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.