AI Weiwei: What I Wish I Had Known About Germany Earlier
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- Ai Weiwei was invited to contribute reflections on 'What I would have liked to know about Germany earlier' for Zeit Magazin.
- His initial and additional contributions were later rejected by the magazine's executive editor.
- Ai Weiwei critiques German society for its obedience, lack of moral judgment, and bureaucratic inefficiency.
- He highlights the dangers of authoritarianism, collective silence, and media complicity with power.
- The artist questions the nature of art and its societal role, criticizing works that avoid controversy.
- Ai Weiwei also humorously critiques German food culture, lack of humor, and social habits.