Herzog and de Meuron’s Chinese collaborator was recently interviewed by ICON magazine, he’s a provocative sort…
You’re saying you’re not interested in the physical result of your work?
Exactly. It’s like a murder – when it’s over, I need a fresh body to kill. I’m not interested in dead bodies.

iconeye 03.08

He has also become outspoken about security surrounding the games… “I don’t criticise the stadium. I criticise the government’s use of the Olympics for propaganda. I am disappointed that the system is not able to turn this historical event into political reform.”

Guardian UK 02.08.08

Here’s an Aljazeera video about Ai Wei Wei from August 2007.

Posted by Peter on 07.08.08 in profiles and video clips