Dissident Creates by Remote Control

"From his studio in Beijing, Ai Weiwei, the outspoken Chinese artist and dissident, had a clear view of Rikers Island. For months Mr. Ai, who was detained by Chinese authorities in the spring and released under close surveillance in June, has been limited in his travel and communications with the outside world. But recently he was able to escape, at least digitally, and even to make new work in another country."  [Read Full Article]

Published by:  The New York Times
On:  10/12/11
Website:  http://www.nytimes.com

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