Anmerkungen:
Seite 223: This book was published in conjunction with the exhibition "Ai Weiwei: Making Sense" at the Design Museum, London, 7 April to 30 July 2023
Contributors include Tim Marlow, Brian Dillon, Rachel Hajek, Julia Lovell, Justin McGuirk, Wang Shu and Eyal Weizman
Beschreibung:
The first book to dive exclusively into Weiwei’s approach to design and collecting, shedding light on the value we ascribe to everyday objects. It brings Ai’s vast collections together from Neolithic stone tools to modern, mass-produced objects, creating a dialogue and tension between traditional craftsmanship and modern-day manufacturing. Features interviews, essays, and in-depth analysis of the multi-disciplinary artist and visionary