Your own acts tell the world who you are and what kind of society you think it should … - Ai Weiwei

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I think that you have to present an image that is. . . true to you, and. . . the way you would like to be perceived, so I think that through the years I've worked really hard at trying to create an image that is true to me.

Ai Weiwei

Your own acts tell the world who you are and what kind of society you think it should be.

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Creativity is the power to reject the past, to change the status quo, and to seek new potential. Simply put, aside from using one's imagination - perhaps more importantly - creativity is the power to act.

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My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression, a new way of communication. It is never about exhibiting in museums or about hanging it on the wall. Art should live in the heart of the people. Ordinary people should have the same ability to understand art as anybody else. I don’t think art is elite or mysterious. I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics. The intention to separate art from politics is itself a very political intention.

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The purpose of art is the fight for freedom.

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If there is no freedom of expression, then the beauty of life is lost. Participation in a society is not an artistic choice, it’s a human need.

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A small act is worth a million thoughts.

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