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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 Glass Vase
By Ai Weiwei
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Ai Weiwei - Coca-Cola Glass Vase
Date of creation: 2023
Medium: Translucent red glass
Edition: 300
Size: 19 x 21 x 21.2 cm
Condition: In mint conditions, brand new and never displaye...
Category
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Guardian
By Ai Weiwei
Located in Manchester, GB
Ai Weiwei, Guardian, 2024
2 colour silkscreen with a metallic glitter base layer, printed on 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper
60 x 60 cm (23.5 23.5 in)
Edition of 16...
Category
2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Glitter, Screen
$2,032
"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
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
ABOUT...
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
Everything is Art, Everything is Politics By Ai Weiwei
By Ai Weiwei
Located in London, GB
Everything is Art, Everything is Politics
By Ai Weiwei
Ai Weiwei is a prominent Chinese contemporary artist and activist known for his bold and provocative works that challenge po...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Wood