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Ai Weiwei
Ai Weiwei is a Chinese dissident artist, who now resides in Germany.
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Ai Weiwei plans Berlin memorial to drowned refugees
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is planning a work in Berlin to commemorate the refugees who drowned on their way to Europe.
Ai Weiwei provocatively poses as drowned Syrian refugee boy
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has recreated the most iconic image of the refugee crisis. Not everyone finds it ethical.
Ai Weiwei pulls out of Danish exhibitions
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei says he'll withdraw his works from two museums in Denmark to protest against a new asylum law.
Ai Weiwei sets up studio on Lesbos
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has said he wants to honor the refugees with a memorial on the Greek island of Lesbos.
Culture 2015: People who left their mark
DW looks at the artists who moved us with their books, movies, art or music.
Culture 2015: People who left their mark
DW looks back at some of the artists who made an impact on cultural life in Germany in 2015.
Ai Weiwei's new project: documenting refugees in Lesbos
China's most famous dissident artist is documenting his new life and work on an incredibly personal Instagram account.
'German art is hot' at the Art Basel Miami Beach show
Major investors flock every year to Miami Beach to the US show by the prestigious Swiss Art Basel fair.
The ego as a work of art: From self-portraits to selfies
Self-portraits were not invented with the smartphone. See how the first masters of branding and selfies compare.
Ai Weiwei: Like sex, art hard to define
The Chinese dissident will focus on art over politics during his three-year tenure as visiting professor in Berlin.
Berlin's new guest lecturer Ai Weiwei blasts Lego
Ai Weiwei takes up a professorship in Berlin. His latest controversy involves one of the world's most iconic toys: Lego.
The Documenta in Kassel
It's one of the world's most important art shows in the world. Here's why the Documenta cannot be overlooked.
Ai Weiwei features at Brothers Grimm museum
Don't expect to take your picture with Cinderella at this artsy Brothers Grimm Museum.
Brothers Grimm get new museum in Germany
Fairytale lovers can soon head to Kassel, where a new museum is dedicated to the Brothers Grimm.
Berlin mayor launds Ai Weiwei, 'Friend of Berlin'
The dissident Chinese artist contributed to the guestbook of the city before meeting Berlin's Mayor Michael Müller.
Ai Weiwei: 'Beijing is watching me in Berlin'
Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei has said that he is under constant surveillance from Beijing even while in Germany.
Ai Weiwei: 'They said I am a free person'
Dissident artist Ai Weiwei says he is allowed to return to China following his stay in Europe.
Ai Weiwei to get a six-month British visa
Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei will get a full six-month visa for Britain.
Opinion: Ai Weiwei in perspective
Sabine Peschel
DW's Sabine Peschel comments on Germany's fascination with the dissident Chinese artist.
Who is Ai Weiwei?
After four years without a passport, Ai Weiwei can now travel. What does that mean for the dissident artist?
Ai Weiwei arrives in Germany
Artist Ai Weiwei has landed in Germany after Chinese authorities withheld his passport since his 2011 arrest.
Ai WeiWei gets his passport back
The dissident Chinese artist had his passport confiscated more than four years ago by authorities in Beijing.
DIY design for the home
If creative minds like Ai Weiwei and manage these DIY projects, so can you.
Academy of Arts
Ai Weiwei and Bob Dylan are members of Germany's most important cultural organization. Will a women now take the reins?
Conscience ambassadors
Amnesty International honors Joan Baez and Artist Ai Weiwei for their contribution to human rights.
China 8
Despite the absence of Ai Weiwei, Germany's eight-city exhibition of Chinese art criticizes social change.
Amnesty human rights award to Ai Weiwei, Joan Baez
Amnesty International has given its top award for human rights to China-critic artist Ai Weiwei and singer Joan Baez.
Ai Weiwei work sets sales record in London
A set of 12 gold-plated animal sculptures by Ai Weiwei have set a new sales record for the dissident artist's work.
Ai Weiwei films in Berlin - from afar
The polarizing Chinese artist is creating a short film starring his son in Berlin but directing it from Beijing.
Art as a world language
DW columnist Frank Sieren explains why Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is so popular in Germany.
Ai Weiwei: politics and art
A massive exhibition in Berlin celebrates Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei.
Ai Weiwei Berlin exhibit opens
A massive exhibition by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei has opened in Berlin. The renowned artist, however, will not be able to attend - as Chinese authorities have confiscated his passport.
Provocateur without passport
A huge solo exhibition in Berlin celebrates Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, but he won't be there.
Culture calendar
Art events in Berlin, Cologne and Dusseldorf make April a colorful month in Germany.
German appeal for Ai Weiwei
German supporters of artist Ai Weiwei have asked Chancellor Angela Merkel to stand in the dissident's corner in upcoming talks with China. They hope the artist will be able to attend a Berlin exhibition of his work.
A year of culture
George Clooney and Ai Weiwei present their work in Berlin this year. What else is on deck?
A true optimist
Ai Weiwei, despite hardship, remains a true optimist, says director Alison Klayman.
Biennale breather
The Biennale takes a break from the endless stream of posts, likes and tweets to examine reality.
Venice Biennale
Germany and France swap pavilions at this year's Venice Biennale art exhibition.
Venice Biennale 2013
For the first time in the history of the Venice Biennale, Germany and France have swapped pavilions.
Venice Biennale 2013
DW speaks to Indian photographer Danyanita Singh about her work and views on identity.
A tribute to 'dumbasses'
Ai Weiwei's music video criticizes the oppression and arbitrariness of the Chinese justice system.
Ai Weiwei mocks China in video
Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei has released a satirical music video about his imprisonment in China on a tax-eviction charge. Ai sings the explicit song in Chinese and mocks state power.
The Chinese artist Ai Weiwei
"DW plays an important political and cultural role world wide. The Chinese department, in particular, has been of great service, supporting independent press and freedom of expression in China."
Going public
A new exhibition at the Kunsthalle Schirn explores changing perceptions of the private sphere.
Objection, Your Honor!
A Chinese court upholds its ruling and finds Ai Weiwei guilty of an 'economic crime.'
Ai Weiwei loses appeal
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has lost a second appeal after being given a hefty fine for tax evasion. He believes he is being punished for his criticism of China's leadership.
The German pavilion
Germany has asked Chinese artist Ai Weiwei to create the concept for the German pavilion in Venice.
No legal foundation
A Chinese court has upheld a $2 million fine for tax evasion against Ai Weiwei.
Ai Weiwei loses tax appeal
Chinese artist and fierce government critic Ai Weiwei has lost his appeal against a hefty fine on a company he founded. The dissident maintains that the charges are political.
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