A Quote by Ai Weiwei

Art is always about overcoming obstacles between the inner condition and the skill for expression.

Ai Weiwei

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About Always Art Art Is Between Condition Expression Inner Obstacles Overcoming Skill

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Ai Weiwei
Chinese - Artist
Born: May 18, 1957

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