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Ai Weiwei on Censorship

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Ai Weiwei on Censorship is a concise and powerful essay exploring censorship, freedom of speech and systems of control in the contemporary world. Drawing on his own experiences, Ai Weiwei reflects on how censorship operates across both authoritarian and democratic societies.

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Ai Weiwei on Censorship is a sharp and thought-provoking essay in which the renowned artist and activist examines how censorship functions in today’s globalized world. Drawing on his personal experiences with political repression and artistic freedom, Ai Weiwei offers a compelling reflection on the mechanisms that shape public discourse.

The text argues that censorship is not limited to overt propaganda and restrictions in authoritarian regimes. It can also appear in subtler forms within democratic systems, through corporations, cultural institutions, social media platforms and ideological narratives of “freedom”. By addressing the roles of big data, surveillance and technological control, the essay invites readers to reconsider the boundaries of free speech in contemporary society.

Author Ai Weiwei
Publisher Thames & Hudson
Language English
Publication year 2026
Dimensions 17.6 × 11 cm
Binding Hardback
Pages 88

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Category: Books, paper
Weight: 0.7 kg
Products: books
Age: adults
Language: English

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