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Synopsis
As his personal circumstances move in constant flux, Ai Weiwei remains a cultural magnet. Renowned for his political activism and social media activity almost as much as for his social interventions, contemporary approach to the readymade, and knowledge of Chinese traditional crafts, Ai’s fame extends throughout and beyond the art world.
Drawn from TASCHEN’s limited Collector’s Edition, this monograph explores each of Ai’s career phases up until his release from Chinese custody. It features extensive visual material to trace Ai’s development from his early New York days right through to his recent practice. Focus moments include his international breakthrough in the early 2000s, his porcelain Sunflower Seeds at the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern, his response to the Sichuan earthquake of 2008, and his police detention in 2011. With behind-the-scenes studio pictures, production shots, and numerous statements derived from exclusive interviews with Ai, we gain privileged access to the artist’s process, influences, and importance.
The book includes texts from Uli Sigg, Ai’s longtime friend and former Swiss ambassador to China; Roger M. Buergel, who curated the 2007 documenta and hosted the artist’s Fairytale piece; and experts on Chinese culture and politics: Carlos Rojas, William A. Callahan, and James J. Lally.
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About the Author
Hans Werner Holzwarth is a book designer and editor specializing in contemporary art and photography. His TASCHEN publications include Collector’s Editions like Jeff Koons, Christopher Wool, Albert Oehlen, Ai Weiwei, and the David Hockney SUMO A Bigger Book, as well as monographs like the XXL-sized Jean-Michel Basquiat and survey books such as Modern Art and Art Now! Vols 3 and 4.
Born in Beijing in 1957, Ai Weiwei is renowned for making strong aesthetic statements that resonate across today’s geopolitical world. From architecture to installations, social media to documentaries, he uses a wide range of mediums as expressions of new ways for his audiences to examine society and its values. He is the recipient of the 2015 Ambassador of Conscience Award from Amnesty International and the 2012 Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent from the Human Rights Foundation. Ai’s first feature-length documentary Human Flow premiered at the 74th Venice Film Festival in competition. He currently resides and works in Berlin.
Review
“What Picasso was to the 20th century, Ai Weiwei is to the 21st, and if our century is to be the Chinese Century, then it’s fitting that the greatest artist of the age is Chinese. TASCHEN’s new book, meticulously edited and lavishly produced, is the closest you’re going to get to an appreciation of Ai’s work without actually attending one of his exhibitions.”
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- PublisherTaschen America Llc
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 3836526492
- ISBN 13 9783836526494
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages599
- EditorHolzwarth Hans Werner
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Folio in dark brown linated jacket; 599 pages: illustrations (some color), portraits; 34 cm. bibliographical references. Text in English, German, and French. Contents: The better argument: a portrait of Ai Weiwei / Uli Sigg -- 1983-1993 New York -- 1993-1999 Beijing -- 2000-2004: The mediator's ways: The freedom and art of Ai Weiwei / Roger M. Buergel -- 2005-2007 -- Documenta 2007: Collective creation and the politics of visibility / Carlos Rojas -- 2008-2011: Sichuan Earthquake and citizens' investigation -- The art of politics / WIlliam A. Callahan -- 2011-now: Detention and the FAKE case -- Chinese traditions in the work of Ai Weiwei / James J. Lally -- Ai Weiwei: life and work. "This book offers a definitive Ai Weiwei monograph, exploring each of his career phases in equal detail and depth. It features extensive visual material to trace Ai's development from his early New York days right through to his most recent practice. Focus moments include his international breakthrough in the early 2000s, his porcelain Sunflower Seeds at the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern, his response to the Sichuan earthquake of 2008, and his police detention in 2011. With images including behind-the-scenes studio pictures and production shots and numerous statements derived from exclusive interviews with Ai, we gain privileged access to the artist's process, influences, and importance. Site-specific installations (Art) -- Catalogs. Art and Design. Site-specific installations (Art) Installation Art and Design. **A large, heavy book. Weighs close to 9 lbs before packing. Extra shipping charges may apply for international & expedited orders. Please inquire.**. Fine in fine jacket. A lovely copy in fine dust-jacket Presumed first ed. (no later printinggs stated). Seller Inventory # 92641
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