While ais art was lauded internationally, the frequently provocative and subversive dimension of his art, as well as his political outspokenness. Its an art history book made for creatives, its artists presented in alphabetical rather than chronological order. Ai weiwei talks new book with new york times hypebeast. Sep 10, 2015 this idea of making something that ai weiwei thought through is quite amazing, says emilia terragni, a publisher at phaidon. Stroll in the park with ai weiwei the new york times. Ai weiwei is one of the best known artists working today. However, while this book or rather an extended set of transcribed interviews with hans ulrich obrist huo had a few moments where aww had the. Chinese artist ai weiwei s work is an audacious blend of old and new, western and eastern, serious and irreverent.
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The first comprehensive monograph on the life and work of activist and dissident chinese artist ai weiwei, this luxurious, silkwrapped tome takes the cake for summers most sumptuous gift book. Through images and prose, our final five picks for 2012s best art books gave us new eyes. New york 19831993, a privately published book that collected photographs taken by ai during his years on the new york art scene. Ai weiwei, wadegiles romanization ai weiwei, born may 18. This is the first comprehensive monograph on ai weiwei b.
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Jun 04, 2019 hans werner holzwarth is a book designer and editor specializing in contemporary art and photography. Ai weiwei has 36 books on goodreads with 2962 ratings. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. The reason why ai weiwei is the worlds most powerful artist. Working in sculpture, photography, film, installation, design, music, and architecture, ai engages political and cultural criticism to investigate instances of government corruption and coverups, confronting chinas stance on democracy and human rights.
Eighteen years ago, phaidon published the art book. After living in the united states for twelve years, ai returned to china in 1993. The audacious artwork of ai weiwei art agenda phaidon. Phaidon is headquartered in london and new york city. Beijing, june 22, 20 the ai weiwei studio released ai weiweis first music album, the divine comedy, today to commemorate the second anniversary of his release from an 81day secret detention. This new ai weiwei born 1957 monograph is published on the occasion of his exhibition at the 55th venice biennale, presented by zuecca project space and the lisson gallery, and offers a summary of the artists work between 2008 and 20. For more than three years, ai weiwei turned out a steady stream of scathing social commentary, criticism of government policy, thoughts on art and. The chinese art book presents a definitive selection of 300 works, from the.
Phil collins and ai weiwei make waves at frankfurt book. Renowned for his profound political art that takes a modern approach to traditional chinese crafts, weiweis journey has been fraught with difficulties and punctuated by prison terms. The art book, phaidon first published by phaidon in 1994, the art book is as intriguingly tangled as ever in its 2012 edition. Authors ai weiwei ai weiwei is one of todays most important and controversial artists. The documentary goes onto chronologically reconstruct the events that occurred from the time he was arrested at the beijing airport in april 2011 to his. Mustreads on ai weiwei and chinese art the new yorker. While ais art was lauded internationally, its frequently provocative dimension as well as his political outspokenness triggered forms of repression from chinese authorities. This book is so interesting that once you starting reading, it is hard to put it down. Ai weiwei is one of the most wellknown, influential, and prolific artists active in china today. Ai weiwei by karen smith, bernhard fibicher waterstones. I didnt expect a publication that has been touted as one of the best art books of 2012 to stand just six inches tall and contain only two photographs. Ai weiwei phaidon contemporary artists series paperback. Ai weiwei phaidon contemporary artist series karen smith, hans ulrich obrist. A photo book of the massive ai weiwei show on exhibit at the royal.
Weiwei isms by weiwei ai and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Selected from articles, interviews, and conversations, ai weiwei s words speak to the profound urgency of the global refugee crisis, the resilience and vulnerability of the human condition, and the role of art in providing a voice for the voiceless. Of all the names in contemporary art, there are a handful that we should all be versed in, ai weiwei is one of them. See available sculpture, prints and multiples, and photographs for sale and learn about the artist.
This book comprises reproductions of iconic twentiethcentury artworks by marcel duchamp and jeff koons, among others, translations of existing arthistorical and critical texts, artists submissions, and essays. This idea of making something that ai weiwei thought through is quite amazing, says emilia terragni, a publisher at phaidon. Ai weiwei phaidon contemporary artist series 9780714848891 by karen smith. Ai weiwei beijing abebooks abebooks shop for books.
Jan 01, 2011 i purchased this book after watching ai weiwei s aww 2012 documentary never sorry twice on netflix. In his sculptures, he refashions artefacts and antiques into surprising, sometimes monumental constructions such as template 2007. Adding over 100 new works to its roster and incorporating newer media like photography, performance art, and video installations, the new art book features the ways in which the art world has been reinvigorated in the last two decades. Ai has returned to a more traditional form of expression. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ai weiwei books online. Ai weiwei, chinese artist and activist whose work included sculptural installations, architectural projects, photographs, and videos. Ai weiwei s work is an audacious blend of old and new, western and eastern, serious and irreverent. We work with the worlds most influential artists, chefs, writers and thinkers to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food and travel, and illustrated books for children.
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About phaidon phaidon is the premier global publisher of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print. Ai weiweis work is an audacious blend of old and new, western and eastern, serious and irreverent. Every book is hand signed by yang lian and ai weiwei. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. The single dumbass, premiered last month along with its music video, is included in the album. Dec 11, 2016 ai weiwei, the acclaimed chinese artist, takes us on a walk through his old stomping ground in tompkins square park. Phil collins and ai weiwei make waves at frankfurt book fair this article is more than 4 years old memoirs by the musician and the artist were among the. Ai weiwei phaidon a caonima is a chinese internet meme used to protest against online censorship. Directions detailing how to replicate objects including an. Ai weiwei, the acclaimed chinese artist, takes us on a walk through his old stomping ground in tompkins square park. His taschen publications include collectors editions like jeff koons, christopher wool, albert oehlen, ai weiwei, and the david hockney sumo a bigger book, as well as monographs like the xxlsized jeanmichel basquiat and survey books such as modern art and art now. His recent exhibitions include sunflower seeds at the tate modern, london, a vast assemblage of handcrafted porcelain sunflower seeds.
I purchased this book after watching ai weiweis aww 2012 documentary never sorry twice on netflix. Taschens new book, meticulously edited and lavishly produced. Licensing if you would like to reproduce an image of a work of art in momas collection, or an image of a moma publication or archival material including installation views, checklists, and press releases, please contact art resource publication in north america or scala archives publication in. Ai weiwei phaidon contemporary artist series karen smith, hans ulrich obrist, bernard fibicher, ai weiwei, craig garrett, michele robecchi on. Ai weiwei contemporary artists phaidon paperbackchinese english common by author hansulrich obrist, by author bernhard fibicher, edited by qing ai, edited by weiwei ai by author karen smith on. This problem has such a long history, a human history. Ai weiwei and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. We work with the worlds most influential artists, chefs, writers and.
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