Once I was in New York, I completely had no interest for a long time in what happened … - Ai Weiwei

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Ai Weiwei

Once I was in New York, I completely had no interest for a long time in what happened in China because I had been through so much. Seeing my father's life struggle and so many whole generations lose their potential or possibility in their lives. Just being pushed into this political struggle and the damage done not only to their lives but their relatives.

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