Ai Weiwei Mind Quotations

Being an artist is more of a mindset, a way of seeing things; it is no longer so much about producing something.

To protect the right of expression is the central part of an artist's activity... In China many essential rights are lacking, and I wanted to remind people of this.

I always admire writers. My father was a writer, a poet. I always admire people who can clearly state their mind.

Only with the Internet can a peasant I have never met hear my voice and I can learn what's on his mind. A fairy tale has come true.

As a human being, member of society, you must clearly state your mind. It's a responsibility. It is the way you identify yourself otherwise you don't know who you are and why you are here.