Ai Weiwei. 40th Ed.
Hardcover, 6.1 x 8.5 in., 3.23 lb, 512 pages
US$ 30
Renowned for his politics as much as for his art based on social intervention, a new approach to the readymade, and Chinese traditional crafts, Ai Weiwei’s fame extends beyond the art world. This monograph explores 30 years of work, from his exile in 80s New York to the art as social campaign that led to his detention.
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Customer reviews (7)
Life of Ai
The definitive monograph on Ai Weiwei
As his personal circumstances move in constant flux, Ai Weiwei remains a cultural magnet. Renowned for his political activism and social media activity almost as much as for his social interventions, contemporary approach to the readymade, and knowledge of Chinese traditional crafts, Ai’s fame extends throughout and beyond the art world.Drawn from TASCHEN’s limited Collector’s Edition, this monograph explores each of Ai’s career phases up until his release from Chinese custody. It features extensive visual material to trace Ai’s development from his early New York days right through to his recent practice. Focus moments include his international breakthrough in the early 2000s, his porcelain Sunflower Seeds at the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern, his response to the Sichuan earthquake of 2008, and his police detention in 2011. With behind-the-scenes studio pictures, production shots, and numerous statements derived from exclusive interviews with Ai, we gain privileged access to the artist’s process, influences, and importance.
The book includes texts from Uli Sigg, Ai’s longtime friend and former Swiss ambassador to China and Roger M. Buergel, who curated the 2007 documenta and hosted the artist’s Fairytale piece.
Ai Weiwei. 40th Ed.
Hardcover, 6.1 x 8.5 in., 3.23 lb, 512 pages
ISBN 978-3-8365-8195-0
Multilingual Edition: English, French, German
Multilingual Edition: English, French, German
TASCHEN is 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program—now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production.
Customer reviews (7)
Excelent
Zoltan, November 15, 2021
A really good book on the artist Ai Weiwei. Very comprehensive.
Superbe
Francois, October 31, 2021
Excellent couverture de l'ensemble des oeuvres de l'artiste, avec de fantastiques illustrations.
Small sized biography
Cesar, October 27, 2021
Great biography of Ai Weiwei's life and work
Wonderful book
David, October 27, 2021
Absolutely wonderful book that combines the beautiful imagery of Weiwei’s work, while also providing insight into the life of the artist.
Chouette livre
Arnaud, October 29, 2021
Tres bon livre pour connaître l’histoire de Ai Weiwei.
Tolles Buch
Lea, October 29, 2021
Das Buch ist toll visualisiert und fasst die Hauptwerke sehr gut zusammen.
Tolles Buch...
Georg, October 29, 2021
...und ein toller Künstler der hier gewürdigt wird. War ein Geschenk, über das sich die Beschenkte sehr gefreut hat. Absolut hochwertig gemacht und schön präsentiert.