PRIVATE VIEW 12th May, LONDON
12th may Lisson Galleryopens a major exhibition of the work ofAi Weiwei. The selection of key works from the past six years was agreed with the artist at the beginning of this year.
Ai Weiwei has been described as one of the most significant living artists, cultural figures, and champions of human rights in China and worldwide. He was detained by authorities in Beijing while trying to board a flight to Hong Kong on 3rd of April, and has not been seen or heard from since.
Supporters of Ai Weiwei are determined to proceed with his planned projects. These include the major public installation 'Circle of Animals / Zodiac Heads' opening on New York on 2 May, and at Somerset House in London on may 12, the day of the opening at the Lisson Gallery.
Solomon R. Guggenheim has started a petition to free Weiwei wich can be found here.
Updated news and information can be found on www.freeweiwei.org
LISSON GALLERY
13 May – 16 July 2011
52–54 & 29 Bell Street
London
PRIVATE VIEW
Thursday 12 May
6 – 8 pm
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