Ai Weiwei publishes book on censorship and AI
Artist and activist Ai Weiwei examines censorship and self-censorship in part memoir, part report
Ai Weiwei at Palazzo Fava
Ai Weiwei explores how censorship persists in authoritarian regimes with a new book, On Censorship, published by Thames & Hudson.
The artist offers a compelling account of both censorship and self-censorship, drawing on his personal experiences and advocacy for human rights.
With a uniquely-informed perspective, he examines censorship not only within authoritarianism but its subtle presence in democratic frameworks, corporate power, the arts, and social media.
Arguing that concealed and pervasive censorship poses a significant threat to genuine expression, On Censorship invites readers to critically reconsider power, ideology, and the boundaries of free speech.
Born in 1957, Beijing, Weiwei known for work ranging from architecture to installations and documentary film, finding new ways for his audiences to examine society and its values.
He is the recipient of the Ambassador of Conscience Award from Amnesty International, and the Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent from the Human Rights Foundation.
