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Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > From 1900 > Art styles, 1960 - > Conceptual art
A FAMILY STORY AND THE TALE OF A NATION. Ai Weiwei - one of the
world's most famous artists and activists - weaves a century-long
epic tale of China through the story of his own life and that of
his father, Ai Qing, the nation's most celebrated poet.
'Engrossing...a remarkable story' Sunday Times Here, through the
sweeping lens of his own and his father's life, Ai Weiwei tells an
epic tale of China over the last 100 years, from the Cultural
Revolution to the modern-day Chinese Communist Party. Here is the
story of a childhood spent in desolate exile after his father, Ai
Qing, once China's most celebrated poet, fell foul of the
authorities. Here is his move to America as a young man and his
return to China, his rise from unknown to art-world superstar and
international rights activist. Here is his extraordinary account of
how his work has been shaped by living under a totalitarian regime.
It's the story of a father and a son, of exceptional creativity and
passionate belief, and of how two indomitable spirits enabled the
world to understand their country. 'A story of inherited resilience
and self-determination' Observer 'A majestic and exquisitely
serious masterpiece about his China... One of the great voices of
our time' Andrew Solomon 'Intimate, unflinching...an instant
classic' Evan Osnos, author of Age of Ambition
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