Ai Weiwei

Personal Info

Birthday

August 28, 1957

(67 years old)

Place of Birth

Beijing, China

Also Known As

Ài Wèiwèi

Weiwei Ai

Ai Wei-wei

Ai Weiwei

Biography

Ai Weiwei is a Chinese contemporary artist and activist. Ai grew up in the far north-west of China, where he lived under harsh conditions due to his father's exile.

As an activist, he has been openly critical of the Chinese Government's stance on democracy and human rights. He investigated government corruption and cover-ups, in particular the Sichuan schools corruption scandal following the collapse of schools in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. In 2011, Ai Weiwei was arrested at Beijing Capital International Airport on 3 April, for allegedly economic crimes.

Known For

The Trainer

Filmography

2025
Ai Weiwei's Turandot
as Self
2024
The Trainer
as Ai Weiwei
Free to Create - Artists in Exile
as Himself
2023
Clockwork Orange: The Prophecy
as Himself
2022
Ithaka
as Self
2019
Vincent van Gogh Superstar
as Self
Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly
as Self
2018
Why Are We Creative?
as Self
Ai Weiwei en Buenos Aires
as Himself
2017
Ai Weiwei Drifting
as Self
2014
Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema
as Self
Ai Weiwei - Evidence
as Himself
Ai Weiwei's Appeal ¥15,220,910.50
as Self
2012
KUN 13: Criticizing Ai Weiwei and Wu Haohao
as Himself
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry
as Self - Artist
2010
Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds
as Himself
2009
Disturbing the Peace
as Self
2003
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
as Self