Blanche Cameron

Ai Weiwei’s Blog: "Writings, Interviews, and Digital Rants, 2006–2009"

Recommended by lecturer Blanche Cameron and translated by Lee Ambrozy, this anthology delves into the insightful musings of the renowned Chinese artist, shedding light on China's societal shifts and Ai's perspectives.

Cover of Ai Weiwei’s Blog: "Writings, Interviews, and Digital Rants, 2006–2009". Edited and translated by Lee Ambrozy

Topics ranging from global events to personal reflections

Lecturer Blanche Cameron shares Ai Weiwei’s Blog: Writings, Interviews, and Digital Rants, 2006–2009, Edited and translated by Lee Ambrozy.  Explore the profound insights of Ai Weiwei, China’s eminent artist and activist, through his groundbreaking blog, silenced by Chinese authorities in 2009. Despite initial hesitations about the internet, Ai’s digital platform became a forum for incisive commentary on societal, political, and artistic issues. Over three and a half years, he wrote over 2700 posts, addressing topics ranging from global events to personal reflections. Notably, Ai fearlessly tackled sensitive subjects such as the Sichuan earthquake. In “Ai Weiwei’s Blog: Writings, Interviews, and Digital Rants, 2006–2009,” translated by Lee Ambrozy, the publication allows us to explore Ai Weiwei’s unfiltered perspectives, shedding light on his unwavering commitment to truth and justice in the face of censorship.

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Name Blanche Cameron (she/her)
Role Staff
Department The Bartlett School of Architecture

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