Quote by Ai Weiwei

Widespread state control over art and culture has left no room for freedom of expression in the country. For more than 60 years, anyone with a dissenting opinion has been suppressed. Chinese art is merely a product: it avoids any meaningful engagement. There is no larger context. Its only purpose is to charm viewers with its ambiguity.

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Summary

This quote highlights the absence of freedom of expression in China due to extensive state control over art and culture. It asserts that dissenting opinions have been systematically suppressed for over six decades, resulting in Chinese art lacking genuine engagement and a larger contextual significance. The art produced is viewed as a mere commodity, lacking depth, and serving primarily to captivate viewers with its ambiguous nature. The quote signifies the limitations imposed on artistic expression and the constrained cultural landscape prevailing in the country.

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By Ai Weiwei

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