See over 100 iconic works by Ai Weiwei in the artist's largest-ever exhibition in the US. This is his first solo exhibition in Seattle and his first US retrospective in a decade.

Jan 6, 2025 · On Instagram, he created an open-ended photographic series depicting the artist giving his middle finger (an offensive gesture) to symbols of power across the world. Now let’s look at 10 of his most important artworks!

Period: Northern Wei dynasty (386–534) Date: 6th century. Culture: China. Medium: Earthenware. Dimensions: H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm) Classification: Tomb Pottery. Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1951. Object Number: 51.156.1

May 22, 2024 · Titled Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei, it will explore over 100 works from across four decades, offering visitors from all over the world a rare opportunity to engage with the celebrated conceptual artist’s wide-ranging body of work.

Mar 12, 2025 · The Seattle Art Museum's 'Ai, Rebel' show features 130 works from the artist's prolific, provocative career. ... —among the last oil paintings he ever made in 1986—and the Chinese army ...

3 days ago · Visit 'Ai Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei' at SAM, showcasing 100+ works thru September 7th. Enjoy unique sculptures made out of bicycles, stools and LEGO. Skip Navigation.

Dissident artist Ai Weiwei is famous for conceptual artworks that challenge authority and explore the links between the contemporary world and traditional Chinese culture.

Period: Northern Wei dynasty (386–534) Culture: China. Medium: Earthenware with pigment. Dimensions: H. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm) Classification: Tomb Pottery. Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Rudolf Meyer Riefstahl, 1925. Object Number: 25.202

Mar 11, 2025 · With “Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei” (March 12-Sept. 7), SAM is mounting the largest-ever U.S. exhibition of Ai’s art, gathering work from across four decades.

Apr 13, 2024 · Ai Weiwei, a renowned Chinese contemporary artist and activist, is celebrated for his provocative and socially engaged works. His art spans diverse mediums, challenging political and cultural norms.