Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei who is one of the most high-profile artists and political activists and also considered as a controversial artist has unveiled a colossal installation and a reminder of a global refugee crisis
Ai Weiwei a vocal campaigner has brought a 196-foot-long inflatable installation to Cockatoo Island in Sydney, the 196-foot-long inflatable installation is one of the cornerstones of Biennale of Sydney exhibition this year.
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Chinese factory made a 196-foot-long inflatable installation. They also manufacture the hazardous vessels which are of use to refugees. Ones who attempt to cross the Mediterranean Sea uses them. Talking about Ai Weiwei inflatable installation; there is an official statement which reads;
“There’s no refugee crisis, only a human crisis,” “In dealing with refugees we’ve lost our very basic values. In this time of uncertainty, we need more tolerance, compassion and trust for each other, since we are all one, otherwise humanity will face an even bigger crisis.”
Controversial artist Ai Weiwei is now all set to speak at the launch of his documentary. It is related to Australian asylum-seeker, Human Flow.
He will speak on Thursday at the Sydney Opera House. Ai Weiwei began living in Berlin since 2015. His prime goal was to film the problems and trouble refugees face all around the world. In his opinion, all those conflicts are due to political instability.
Ai Weiwei Wiki Facts And Net Worth
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was born on 28 August 1957 in Beijing. His age is 60 as of now. While talking about his physical stature; it is not known.
Ai Weiwei father Ai Qing was a Chinese poet. Ai Weiwei father died during the Anti-Rightist Movement which took place. As a result, the family was sent to a labor camp in Beidahuang. During that time Weiwei was just one year old.
Ai Weiwei is married to Lu Qing. However, the exact date of their marriage is unknown as of this day.
Ai Weiwei net worth is more than $1 million as of 2018. The credit to his net worth goes to his arts and portraits. He showcases them in various events all around the world.
