{"product_id":"ai-weiwei-9783836526494","title":"Ai Weiwei","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs his personal circumstances move in constant flux  Ai Weiwei remains a cultural magnet. Renowned for his political activism and social media activity almost as much as for his social interventions  contemporary approach to the readymade  and knowledge of Chinese traditional crafts  Ais fame extends throughout and beyond the art world.  Drawn from TASCHENs limited Collectors Edition  this monograph explores each of Ais career phases up until his release from Chinese custody. It features extensive visual material to trace Ais development from his early New York days right through to his recent practice. Focus moments include his international breakthrough in the early 2000s  his porcelain Sunflower Seeds at the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern  his response to the Sichuan earthquake of 2008  and his police detention in 2011. With behind-the-scenes studio pictures  production shots  and numerous statements derived from exclusive interviews with Ai  we gain privileged access to the artists process  influences  and importance.  The book includes texts from Uli Sigg  Ais longtime friend and former Swiss ambassador to China; Roger M. Buergel  who curated the 2007 documenta and hosted the artists Fairytale piece; and experts on Chinese culture and politics: Carlos Rojas  William A. Callahan  and James J. Lally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45529652625461,"sku":"ByrdShop_3836526492","price":350.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9783836526494.jpg?v=1780940517","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/ai-weiwei-9783836526494","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}