A somewhat melancholy a update on the detention and mystery of the whereabouts of Chinese artist Ai WeiWei.
After being held with no updates for a month or so, we are still waiting to hear the fate of the artist. However, according to some articles found (they are from a month ago and I can't find any articles updating the info since) a Chinese official has stated that "he will pay for his dissent."
Apparently his family and friends are trying to stay hopeful while people around the world have held rallies, staged protests, and organized large artistic demonstrations, though nothing further has been said. Multiple countries have contacted the Chinese asking for his release...but nothing has come from it.
Whether you know about him as an artist or not at all, everyone should join in praying (to whomever you believe in) or hoping (if you don't pray to anyone) for his safe return. He was a peaceful artist who chose to speak against an oppressive government and is paying what they see as a just price...let's all hope we find him unharmed in the coming months. Good Luck and Best wishes to him and his family.
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