Fairytale/
Fairytale/
Ai Weiwei
- Paris; Bureau des videos; 2007
Documentary film by the well-known Chinese artist, architect, curator and documentary filmmaker, it was judged one of the most sensational artworks at the Documenta 12. 'Fairytale' chronicles the making of an installation-cum-performance of the same name. In 2007, Ai Weiwei invited 1001 Chinese citizens of varying ages and backgrounds to travel to Kassel, Germany, for one week each, all expenses paid. This 152-minute film describes the many challenges facing the artist and his volunteers in coordinating the work.
English
9783037641538
N8350-8356 Art as a profession. Artists
China
Documentary film by the well-known Chinese artist, architect, curator and documentary filmmaker, it was judged one of the most sensational artworks at the Documenta 12. 'Fairytale' chronicles the making of an installation-cum-performance of the same name. In 2007, Ai Weiwei invited 1001 Chinese citizens of varying ages and backgrounds to travel to Kassel, Germany, for one week each, all expenses paid. This 152-minute film describes the many challenges facing the artist and his volunteers in coordinating the work.
English
9783037641538
N8350-8356 Art as a profession. Artists
China