Quote by Ai Weiwei

People are always wondering if I am an artist or political activist or politician. Maybe I'll just clearly tell you: Whatever I do is not art. Let's say it is just objects or materials, movies or writing, but not art, OK?

People are always wondering if I am an artist or political a

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In this quote, the speaker asserts that their work should not be considered art, despite being frequently labelled as such. They express their frustration with being categorized as either an artist, political activist, or politician, suggesting that their creations are simply objects, materials, movies, or writing. By disassociating themselves from the label of art, the speaker may be indicating that their work serves purposes beyond artistic expression, emphasizing its practical or functional nature.

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