China’s most famous artist lives quietly in Portugal. But exile is hard, even if it’s golden. On the occasion of his latest ...

He lacked the necessary travel documents, but he was not detained, Swiss police said. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Chinese artist-activist Ai Weiwei was denied entry to Switzerland and is among thousands affected by Portugal's visa ...

On Monday, the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was denied entry to Switzerland because he was unable to present a valid visa, ...

In response to President Trump scrapping diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, one national museum followed the ...

The seizing of Ai Weiwei at Beijing airport by Chinese police on 3 April 2011 must count as the most famous arrest of any artist ever. While the ostensible charge was tax evasion, Ai’s ...

Xu Weixin navigates ‘a tough balance’ by posting a drawing every day on social media to protest China’s support of Russia’s ...

In 2011, Ai Weiwei was arrested at Beijing Capital International Airport on 3 April, for allegedly economic crimes. He was detained for 81 days without charge. Ai Weiwei emerged as a vital ...

China’s best known modern artists and frequent critic of Beijing, Ai Weiwei, was denied entry into Switzerland on Monday and ...

Artist Ai Weiwei has said his new exhibition has been ... government's stance on democracy and human rights. He was born in Beijing in 1957, and grew up in labour camps in the north-west of ...

The son of a poet revered by former communist leaders, 67-year-old Ai is perhaps China's best-known modern artist and helped ...

Lisson Gallery is presenting a compelling exhibition of new works by the renowned artist Ai Weiwei, showcasing a provocative exploration of contemporary issues through the lens of historical and ...