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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?

Ai Weiwei

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Ai Weiwei is emphasizing that his creations, whether objects, films, or writings, should not be labeled as art because he separates his work from traditional artistic categories. Instead, he wants people to see them simply as materials or media without the expectations or definitions that come with the term "art."

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