1000 years of joys and sorrow : a memoir
Weiwei,Ai
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In his widely anticipated memoir, Ai Weiwei - one of the world's most famous artists and activists - tells a century-long epic tale of China through the story of his own extraordinary life and the legacy of his father, Ai Qing, the nation's most celebrated poet. 'Engrossing... A remarkable story' Sunday Times'Above all a story of inherited resilience, strength of character and self-determination' ObserverChinese dissident. Ground-breaking artist. Global icon.Here, through the sweeping, extraordinary story of his own and his father's lives, Ai Weiwei tells an epic tale of China over the last 100 years.He recounts a childhood in exile in a desolate place known as 'Little Siberia', his move to America as a young man and eventual return home, then his rise from unknown to art-world superstar and international human rights activist - and how his work has been shaped by living under a totalitarian regime.1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows is astory of exceptional creativity and passionate political beliefs, and a timely reminder of the urgent need to protect freedom of expression.
Main title:
1000 years of joys and sorrow : a memoir / Ai Weiwei.
Author:
Weiwei,Ai, author
Imprint:
London : The Bodley Head, 2022.
Collation:
380 pages ; 24 cm
Notes:
Translated from the Chinese.
ISBN:
2928377059491 (invalid)
Dewey class:
709.22
Language:
English
BRN:
3367416