Like Beuys in the 70s or Duchamp in 1917, with Ai Weiwei we have the privilege of seeing a modern master in his momentVenice Biennale needs Ai Weiwei – a man who makes art matter
I have one question for artists out there....what do you think of WeiWei's art? Not him, his art? What's your favorite piece? Can you name one? Why do you like his work?
I don't mean to undermine his importance or talent...I just wonder sometimes. He's one of the most famous artists on the planet right now and when I think of him, I think of him, not his work. Is that a problem? Do we care? Is it OK for the artist to overshadow the art or is he, like, say, Andy Warhol, as much part of the art as the physical pieces are?
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