release ai weiwei
8 April 2011 § 5 Comments
We all know that the cowardly authorities in China have again attempted to silence the artist Ai Weiwei. The Tate, who recently showed Weiwei’s installation Sunflower seeds in the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern, have now displayed their support by posting a statement on the roof of the gallery (see image).
Alongside this welcome sign of solidarity they have a petition which seeks to reach a million signatures. Whatever else you do please click here NOW to sign and show your support!!
Send this link to your friends and add a link on facebook!
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Hi there! Thank you for that post. Brilliant just brilliant.
I am actually curating a project in London for Ai Weiwei’s capture-awareness and release. It is called The Chinese Art Project, http://wp.me/p1yUbw-15, and I am looking to do an exhibition using art as a symbol of unique interpretation and freedom of expression. Hopefully I’ll have 25 peices of art to exhibit from 5 unique artists. You’d be so welcome to come! I guess it’s about pulling together and standing for our rights. Especially in an age of social media power. I’ve put a project video plan up here http://www.youtube.com/ChineseWhisperProj it would be great if you could find an outlet to let readers know.
Many thanks! Keep up the good work.
Mr Taurus.
p.s. i’m on twitter: ChineseTwhisper
p.p.s. I’ve added your blog to my links on the site