This volume features over 200 images reproduced from over 10,000 photographs taken by Ai Weiwei in the 1980s and the early 90s while he was living in New York. They capture the comings and goings at his apartment, which served as a hub for of young Chinese artists, filmmakers and musicians; his exploration of the city and its art scene; as well as later riots between local residents and the police that took place in the East Village. With an interview by Stephanie Tung and Alison Klayman. Artist's chronology and selected exhibition history included.
Alternative title
Ai wei wei niu yue 1983-1993
Access level
Onsite
practitioner
editor
Location code
MONL.AWW
Language
Chinese - Simplified,
English
Keyword
Publication/Creation date
2010
No of pages
316
ISBN / ISSN
9789889966782
No of copies
1
Content type
artist monograph,
catalogue
Chapter headings
Prelude: Ai Weiwei in New York - John TANCOCK, 唐冠科
A Way of Seeing: Notes on Ai Weiwei's New York Photographs - TUNG Hueon Stephanie, 董曉安
Interviews - TUNG Hueon Stephanie, 董曉安, Alison KLAYMAN
Ai Weiwei: New York 1983-1993, 艾未未：紐約1983-1993
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