A New (Ai Weiwei) Perspective

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Aram Bartholl recently jumped on the support band wagon for Chinese artist and political activist Ai Weiwei with his cynical pair of paper shades. 


Ai was arrested in April for "economic crimes," but was also known to make statements against the Chinese government. He is currently still being held, while the international arts community holds peaceful protests and creates works, like Bartholl's, in support of his release.

Download the .pdf of the glasses and sport your own new perspective on the Free Art and Technology website and read more about Bartholl here.



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