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Does Ai Weiwei paint?

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Does Ai Weiwei paint?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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 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

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

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