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Ai Weiwei - Perspective Study "Tiananmen"
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Perspective Study - Tiananmen
by Ai Weiwei
Eiffel Tower
Photographs from the series
Mona Lisa
"Study of Perspective" series
This is a photo series where Ai Weiwei's
middle finger is positioned in front of some of
world's most notable landmarks around the
world. In a way it is his perspective through
activism, a rebellious act towards the world's
supreme authority.
White House
Berne
Hong Kong
San Marco
About the Artist
- Series was shot in 1994
- black&white/noise - on purpose
- Looks like a casual shot that tourists would take while passing by
- Middle finger - differentiates it from others
Tiananmen
Ai Weiwei is a strong leading artist in China. He creates art that poses questions about
how art and culture interrelate
with society.
Main Focus
- The middle finger + Tiananmen
- Act as foils to each other
- Middle finger = Ai Weiwei's feeling
- Tiananmen = Chinese government
Tiananmen Square History
- Protest: April 5, 1989 - June 4, 1989
- Death of Hu Yaobang
- Reason: radical reforms > inflation > limited careers for prospective students > growth in party elites
- protesters called for gov accountability, freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and to restore workers' control over industry.
- June 4: Chinese gov open fire.
Conjectures & Conclusions
- Ai Weiwei personally dislikes the Chinese gov.
- The photograph is straightforward with its message while having a deeper meaning/history.
- This series of work reflected Ai Weiwei boldness as an artist and emotions as a person.
Occupying
Tiananmen
Tiananmen Square Protest
Aftermath of shooting
on June 4, 1989
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