Er Xi - Ai Wei Wei One of the traditional chinese kites you can see at Le Bon Marché in Paris. It is made by the chinese, bejing based, contemporary artist Ai Wei Wei. Er Xi, even if it is a shop exhibition is one of Ai Wei Wei biggesg exhibitions organized in Paris. Those Kites refers to chinese mythology and kids dreams. Er Xi means Playground in Chinese. Ai Wei Wei is maybe one of the most creative and engaged contemporary artists. He uses his talent, courage and communication skills to fight for freedom of speech and thinking in China. He fights also for other causes, like recently for refugees in greece islands. Maybe the best would to see his documentary : Never Say Sorry, to understand his world, art and engagements. Go follow him on > @aiww #aiww #aiweiwei #art #kite #traditional #handcraft #bambou #silk #paper #mythology #believes #lbm #lebonmarché #contemporary #chinese #china #bejing #activism #creation dernmo (à Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche)