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Ai Weiwei — Divina Proportione
Ai Weiwei

Divina Proportione

A monumental work by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei, *Divina Proportione* engages with the Renaissance concept of divine harmony and mathematical beauty, reframing it through a contemporary, politically charged lens. The title, borrowed from Luca Pacioli's 15th-century treatise on geometry and proportion, invites reflection on systems of order, power, and human value. True to Weiwei's practice, the work challenges viewers to question who defines beauty, balance, and worth in today's fractured world.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Evening Sale

November 26, 2017

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Ai Weiwei, Divina Proportione

A monumental work by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei, *Divina Proportione* engages with the Renaissance concept of divine harmony and mathematical beauty, reframing it through a contemporary, politically charged lens. The title, borrowed from Luca Pacioli's 15th-century treatise on geometry and proportion, invites reflection on systems of order, power, and human value. True to Weiwei's practice, the work challenges viewers to question who defines beauty, balance, and worth in today's fractured world.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Thought Provoking, Geometric Forms, Minimalist Aesthetic, Male Artist, Provocative Statement, Intellectual Mood, Chinese Artist, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Master, Political Commentary, Installation Art, Geometric Abstraction, 21st Century, Intellectual Provocation, Neutral Tones, Activist Art, Cultural Critique

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Sarah Greenspan