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Does Ai Weiwei paint?
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Yes, Ai Weiwei does paint. While Ai Weiwei is known more for his poetry, sculpture and photography, he did occasionally paint and use paint in his sculptural work. Ai Weiwei is known for his activism and his artwork often encapsulated his political leanings. Shop a selection Ai Weiwei works on 1stDibs.
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"Coca Cola" Vase
By Ai Weiwei
Located in London, GB
Murano, cast vase in translucent red glass. Includes original packaging and ply presentation box. Edition of 300. Produced in 2023. This work comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category
2010s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Cats Black, 2022
By Ai Weiwei
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Lovely work from the artist.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Screen
AI WEIWEI - CEDAR (I). Limited edition sculpture, Contemporary, Modern design
By Ai Weiwei
Located in Madrid, Madrid
AI WEIWEI - CEDAR (I)
Date of creation: 2023
Medium: Cast aluminium
Edition: 50 + 2 A/P
Size: 20 x 15.8 x 14.4 cm
Condition: In mint conditions, brand new and never displayed
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Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Forest, 1977
By Ai Weiwei
Located in London, GB
Ai Weiwei “Forest (1977)”, 2024
Limited edition offset lithograph print
Edition of 200
Hand-signed by the artist
Published by Damocle Edizioni, Venice, 2024
Each edition comes with...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Ai Weiwei, Coca-Cola Glass Vase - Limited Edition Sculpture, Engraved Signature
By Ai Weiwei
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ai Weiwei (Chinese, b. 1957)
Coca-Cola Glass Vase, 2023
Medium: Cast vase in translucent red glass
Dimensions: ⌀ 19 cm x 21 cm x 21.2 cm (7 1/2 × 8 3/10 × 8 3/10 in)
Edition of 300: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Crabs, The World is Changing Lt Ed 126/150 skateboard deck political protest art
By Ai Weiwei
Located in New York, NY
Ai Weiwei
Crabs, 2010-11
Limited Edition, hand numbered Silkscreen on 100% Canadian 2-Ply Maplewood Skateboard. Signed on the deck
31 × 1 × 3/10 inches
Edition 126/150
Signed on the ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Ink, Mixed Media, Screen
$4,875 Sale Price
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