Saturday, September 18, 2010

TATE MODERN: The Unilever Series: Ai Weiwei


Ai Weiwei
Han Dynasty Urn with Coca-Cola Logo 1994
Courtesy the artist © Ai Weiwei
Han Dynasty urn, paint
25.4x27.9x27.9cm

The Unilever Series: Ai Weiwei
12 October 2010  –  2 May 2011

The Chinese artist has become one of the most important cultural commentators of his generation. Ai Weiwei who designed Beijing's 'Bird's Nest' Olympics stadium is no gentle character. A notable artist, commentator, activist, blogger and a powerful voice on Twitter, his art and social commentary have shocked the world.