About the artist

Ai Weiwei is one of the most influential and courageous contemporary artists of our time. Internationally celebrated for his powerful blend of art and activism, Ai works across sculpture, installation, film, architecture, and social media to challenge authority, question injustice, and give voice to the silenced. Born in Beijing in 1957, Ai grew up under the shadow of political exile—a formative experience that fuels his lifelong commitment to human rights and freedom of expression.

Ai Weiwei’s art combines traditional Chinese craftsmanship with conceptual, often provocative, ideas. His work frequently explores urgent global issues, including government surveillance, refugee crises, environmental destruction, and state censorship. Iconic projects such as “Sunflower Seeds” at Tate Modern and “Straight”, a response to the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, highlight his ability to transform materials into messages and personal loss into universal meaning.

Widely exhibited and critically acclaimed, Ai’s work resonates across cultures and borders. At Lougher, collectors have the unique opportunity to acquire original artworks by Ai Weiwei, each a bold statement of truth, resilience, and creative resistance.