Exiled Chinese artist Ai Weiwei: 'Censorship in the West is exactly the same as Mao's China'
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Exiled Chinese artist Ai Weiwei compares political censorship in the West to that of Mao's China, stating that society becomes timid and avoids questioning or argument. He refers to the cancellation of his exhibition by the Lisson Gallery in London in November following social media posts about the Israel-Gaza conflict. Weiwei believes that the West is undergoing a cultural revolution that aims to destroy anyone with different attitudes or opinions. He criticizes Western artists for being corrupted by capitalism and seeking money and fame. Weiwei, known for addressing political issues in his art, was arrested in 2011 and detained for 81 days. He left China in 2015 and currently resides in Portugal with a studio in Berlin and a property in the UK. Weiwei's graphic memoir, Zodiac, was recently published.

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