Ai Wei or the Highway

Originally released January 2, 2017 LEGO portraits, sunflower seeds, & the middle finger are just a few of the images that come to mind when thinking of contemporary artist and activist, Ai Weiwei. Join the Babes as they discuss his work, influences, political activism, & tumultuous relationship with the Chinese government. Censored version available: https://www.arthistorybabes.com/censored-episodes-1/2018/8/5/episode-22-ai-wei-or-the-highway-censored Check out our Summer Days Vlog: youtu.be/8aUyAjomzXc Related Episodes Art History BB: Ai Weiwei's Sunflower Seeds https://www.arthistorybabes.com/episode-97-art-history-bb-ai-weiweis-sunflower-seeds Marcel, Marcel, I Love You Like Hell https://www.arthistorybabes.com/episode-70-marcel-marcel-i-love-you-like-hell Featured Artist: Zach Clark bit.ly/2IOn4x7 Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Youtube: The Art History Babes - bit.ly/2KARhkx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices