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Ai Weiwei — Art Edition
Ai Weiwei

Art Edition

A striking convergence of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and contemporary conceptual art, this work pairs a sculpted Chinese marble form from the Fangshan District with a delicate Habotai silk scarf and a meticulously cloth-bound book. Ai Weiwei masterfully bridges ancient material culture with modern artistic inquiry, invoking China's rich heritage of stone carving and textile production while challenging notions of authorship, luxury, and cultural identity. Together, the objects function as a unified meditation on memory, craft, and the weight of history.

Medium
Chinese marble (Fangshan District), Habotai silk scarf and cloth-bound book,

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Evening & Day Editions

June 11, 2015

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Ai Weiwei, Art Edition

A striking convergence of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and contemporary conceptual art, this work pairs a sculpted Chinese marble form from the Fangshan District with a delicate Habotai silk scarf and a meticulously cloth-bound book. Ai Weiwei masterfully bridges ancient material culture with modern artistic inquiry, invoking China's rich heritage of stone carving and textile production while challenging notions of authorship, luxury, and cultural identity. Together, the objects function as a unified meditation on memory, craft, and the weight of history.

Medium
Chinese marble (Fangshan District), Habotai silk scarf and cloth-bound book,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Marble And Silk, Acclaimed Artist, Marble Sculpture, Silk Textile, Cultural Commentary, Internationally Acclaimed, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Chinese Artist, Conceptual Art, Sculpture And Textile, Political Commentary, Sculptural Installation, Collectible Edition, Limited Edition, Marble And Textile, Dissident Artist, Contemporary Art, Monochromatic, Neutral Tones, Activist Art, Cultural Critique, Internationally Renowned, Book Art

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Sarah Greenspan