Yet despite his fears of re-arrest, Mr Ai’s optimism, creativity and political commitment remain unbroken, as this show testifies. In a video message delivered at the opening of the exhibition, Mr Ai emphasised how closely it relates to his own experiences. Indeed it not only shows his remarkable artistic skill, but also his reflections on both his stint in solitary confinement and the despotism of the Chinese state.
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