#neversorry

[carlosbarberena]

@aiww #neversorry #heretostay #fightthepower #fuckyourwall https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ywzaUFMNO/?igshid=4447iwwvf7ko

[ginzyblog]

Ai Wei Wei, Ave A & St Mark’s place, September 3, 1988.  His father was the great Chinese poet Ai Qing, who’d been exiled to Western China by Mao in the late 50s not long after Wei Wei was born.  Allen’d managed to meet Wei Wei’s father in China in 1984, only to meet Wei Wei a few years later, with a group of young Chinese expat writers in living in New York City.  (Photo snapped by Allen Ginsberg, courtesy Stanford University Libraries / Allen Ginsberg Estate / Getty Images)• #aiweiwei #allenginsberg #poetrycommunity @aiww #nyc #tompkinssquarepark #neversorry #aiqing #china #chinese #writers #poets (at East Village, Manhattan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8hjEv7BVif/?igshid=ku8p0ketfc9m

[hcarbone3]

Ai Weiwei claims to be more fearful than the rest of us because he knows the truth and knows what happens when you resist. Courage is to be fearful, but take action anyway. 

These artworks can be interpreted in so many ways, and I think that is the main goal of any artist. They want us to see our own truth and teach us lessons without actually having to say anything out loud. Art is to awaken something inside each of us and “Teacher Ai” has accomplished exactly that. His fearfulness has brought attention to the truths of this world and helps us realize that there is a power within us all. 

[ginnyelise-blog]

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry challenged my thinking about social media, political art, and art in general. I don’t have a very positive view of social media, and believe it can be quite toxic. However, Ai Weiwei’s use of it shows an important side: especially for places like China that restrict expression, the internet and social media are critical tools for people to continue expressing themselves and connecting with others. The documentary also showed how intertwined one’s politics are inherently with one’s art, and that it doesn’t have to look a certain way. Ai Weiwei has used a variety of mediums to express his views and create a dialogue about issues he finds important.

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Ai Weiwei artworks

[deborahson4d]

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

By watching Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, I feel as if I have gotten a chance to see a glimpse of the innovative blend of Ai Weiwei’s artistic mind and his passion for political activism. The documentary allowed me to at least partially see the meaning and significance of his works. I was in awe of his courage and diligence for asking tough social questions for and to the Chinese people as he challenges the current corrupt Chinese government. Ai Weiwei’s use of social media, videography, and photography effectively expresses the essence of his message. The power of this new art form made me ask questions about the changing art scene and its new impact.

[blackraystyles]

Welp 🤷🏿‍♂️ #neversorry #dueces #toosoon? #bush #georgehwbush #bushdid911 #memelife https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq2ihgbFjmy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=191hzce5mopeb

[jennifermhudak-blog]

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

After watching Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, I was shocked to say the least, as I’m sure many others were as well. Ai Weiwei’s art is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. The way it confronts these issues so head-on with the media he uses is unlike anything I’ve ever seen previously. The videos and social media gives him a platform to enhance his art and expose so much of these conflicts to make his mission more successful. I ended the film feeling fulfilled that someone is using their art to address all these various issues that are happening in China, but I also ended the film feeling slightly ignorant for being so unaware of the problems these people are facing every day. Ai Weiwei truly does open doors and takes control of the wide-spread corruption we saw in the movie. He is so much more than an artist at this point, he is changing history.

This was one of his pieces that stood out to me in particular. It is all the names of the students who were victims to the earthquake that happened in China years ago.

I really enjoyed the idea of this one. I love how is unafraid to make statements such as this one.

Overall, I can definitely say I hold Ai Weiwei very highly and he is now one of my new favorite modern artists.