Ai Weiwei

The most important thing for an artist is to be honest with yourself, and to be honest with your work.

My art is a way to question the world, to question society, to question myself.

I believe that art can play a very important role in changing people's perceptions.

The refugee crisis is a test of our humanity.

I think the internet is the only public space where people can truly express themselves in China.

My art is about individual freedom and expression, which is what the Chinese government fears most.

I think every citizen has a responsibility to question power.

My detention was not about law, it was about power.

The internet gives people the power to communicate, and that's why the government tries to control it.

I think art should be provocative. It should make people think and question.

My art is not about me. It's about society. It's about humanity.

I think the biggest problem in China is the lack of transparency.

Every single person has the responsibility to fight for freedom and human rights.

I don't believe in borders. I believe in humanity.

The refugee crisis is a reflection of our own society, of our own values.

I think art is a way to make people aware of what's happening in the world.

Freedom is not a gift, it's a fight.

I think art should be a platform for discussion, for dialogue.