Fairytale - 1001 Chairs (Nr. L/R - 196)
Overview
This artwork was last updated 698 days ago.
2007
Wood, Qing dynasty wooden chairs (1644-1911)
Unique Work
Dimensions: 100cm (H) x 60cm (W) x 45cm (D) / 39.4" (H) x 23.6" (W) x 17.7" (D)
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Artist statement
Ai Weiwei conceived his famous socio-conceptual project titled "Fairytale" (2007) for Documenta 12, the artist arranged the travel of 1001 Chinese citizen to the city of Kassel, Germany. An integral part of the work was to provide them with passports and visas, which proved particularly complex in the political context of contemporary China. The whole experience was documented by the artist and later released in a documentary of the same name.
1001 Qing Dynasty wooden chairs (1644-1911) accompanied the group to Kassel, the chairs were used in the dormitories as well as spread in different groups over Documenta 12 exhibition venues.
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Ai WeiWei (艾未未)
Born: 1957
Hometown: Beijing
Based in: Beijing
As well as being one of the world’s leading artists, Ai Weiwei has become prominent for his social activism and criticism of the Chinese government’s stance on democracy and human rights. His recent works brought social issues in China at the forefront of the international stage. In 2011, he was …
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