Fairytale - Luggage
US$ 2,500
Overview
2007
Textile (Cotton, Fabric, Thread), Fabric, steel, plastic
Unique Work
Dimensions: 57cm (H) x 36cm (W) x 22cm (D) / 22.4" (H) x 14.2" (W) x 8.7" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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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.
The artist also designed the luggages for the participants. Based on a black-and-white pattern each piece looks different. Each participant also customized the luggage by leaving a personal item inside the suitcase or by leaving the airline company destination tag on the outside.
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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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