FAQ About Ai Weiwei
What is the significance of Ai Weiwei's "Sunflower Seeds" installation?
The "Sunflower Seeds" installation by Ai Weiwei is significant for multiple reasons. It features over 100 million hand-painted porcelain seeds, symbolizing the mass production and craftsmanship for which China is known. The sunflower seeds also reference Cultural Revolution propaganda, which depicted Chairman Mao as the sun and his followers as sunflowers. This work is a reflection on individualism amid conformity, and it critiques China's socio-economic conditions while celebrating its cultural heritage.
