What is Ai Weiwei known for in contemporary art?
I am known for art that confronts power and questions authority. My work often utilizes everyday objects, recontextualizing them to expose societal flaws and advocate for individual freedom. Projects like 'Sunflower Seeds' at the Tate Modern, with millions of individually handcrafted porcelain sunflower seeds, or the photographic series 'Study of Perspective,' where I extend my middle finger to iconic landmarks, are attempts to provoke thought and highlight the individual's place within vast systems of control.