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Artists In Times Of Upheaval: Ai Weiwei

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor

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Artists In Times Of Upheaval: Ai Weiwei

17 March 2025

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From £11.00
Ai Weiwei lokks to camera in a black T-shirt infront of a brick wall
Ai Weiwei Studio
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Aviva Studios home of Factory International is welcoming art giant Ai Weiwei to its spaces this spring. Hear from the artist themselves in this ninety minute conversation and audience Q+A as they discuss their role as a global citizen, artist and thinker. The conversation will be hosted by Creative Director of Factory International Kee Hong Low.

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  • British Sign Language
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