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020 _a9783037641538
245 0 _aFairytale/
_cAi Weiwei
260 _aParis;
_bBureau des videos;
_c2007
520 _aDocumentary 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.
546 _aEnglish
650 _aN8350-8356 Art as a profession. Artists
651 _aChina
942 _cDVD
999 _c5899
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