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Ai Weiwei's First India Exhibition Opens in Delhi
Ai Weiwei, a famous artist from China, is having his first solo exhibition in India.
It will be at the Nature Morte gallery in Delhi from January 15 to February 22.
The exhibition will show some of his important works, including big pictures made from toy bricks and reimagined versions of famous artworks like The Great Wave by Hokusai and Water Lilies by Monet.
Ai Weiwei says that even though there are only a dozen artworks, they cover a lot of his creative work from the past 20 to 30 years.
He is known for mixing art with activism and politics.
Ai Weiwei's first solo exhibition in India will open at Nature Morte gallery in Delhi.
The exhibition runs from January 15 to February 22, featuring a selection of his works across various mediums.
Notable works include Surfing (After Hokusai) and Water Lilies, reimagining famous artworks by Hokusai and Monet.
The exhibition covers over 20-30 years of Ai Weiwei's creative activity, showcasing his toy-brick compositions and political art.
Ai Weiwei is recognized for his engagement with politics and society through his art and activism.
- Who
- Ai Weiwei, a Chinese dissident artist and activist
- What
- First solo exhibition in India
- Where
- Nature Morte gallery in Delhi
- When
- January 15 to February 22
- Why
- To showcase a selection of works across mediums, including toy-brick compositions and reimagined artworks
Key facts
- Artist
- Ai Weiwei
- Exhibition Location
- Nature Morte gallery, Delhi
- Exhibition Duration
- January 15 to February 22
- Notable Works
- Surfing (After Hokusai), Water Lilies
- Artist's Statement
- Covers over 20-30 years of creative activity
Quotes
Ai Weiwei
Chinese dissident artist and activist
“This is my first exhibition in India… although there are only a dozen of my artworks, it covers several key points that trace more than 20 years — and almost 30 years — of my creative activity”
indianexpress.com