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Ai Weiwei speaks / with Hans Ulrich Obrist

by Hans Ulrich Obrist, Weiwei Ai

An expanded collection of interviews exploring the work and philosophy of a leading contemporary artist. The discussions address diverse subjects, including ceramics, political activism, and exile, as well as the fundamental necessity of artistic freedom.

Accession 13833 ISBN 9780141983912 Publisher Penguin
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