The Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei is quite the individual. His works include sculpture, graphic design, painting, drawing, you name it. He even helped design the now famous Bird's Nest stadium for Beijing's 2008 summer Olympics. If his artwork, which, let me tell you, is very good, doesn't get you going, then perhaps his almost fearless opposition towards the Chinese Politburo will grab your attention. Check out his story here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcRodOfu_s8
This BBC documentary on recent developments in Ai Weiwei's life is a good way to spend 50 minutes. I haven't gotten through all of it yet, but if I had more time I would have finished it in one sitting, easily. Please, give it a look, I think Mr. Ai deserves a little bit of our time.
Oh, by the way: I will be leaving today for a long weekend in Canada. Our neighbors to the north don't get much credit, but I won't pass up an opportunity to visit. This time is Quebec City, long on my list. I don't know if I will have unfettered internet access while there, but keep a look out. Regardless, come here for a recap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcRodOfu_s8
This BBC documentary on recent developments in Ai Weiwei's life is a good way to spend 50 minutes. I haven't gotten through all of it yet, but if I had more time I would have finished it in one sitting, easily. Please, give it a look, I think Mr. Ai deserves a little bit of our time.
Oh, by the way: I will be leaving today for a long weekend in Canada. Our neighbors to the north don't get much credit, but I won't pass up an opportunity to visit. This time is Quebec City, long on my list. I don't know if I will have unfettered internet access while there, but keep a look out. Regardless, come here for a recap.
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