In this new documentary, audiences are given an up close and personal view into the life and work on one of the world’s most prolific – and controversial – artists. Watching the film, watching Ai Weiwei as he creates art in his studio or in a London gallery or on the streets of China, it’s easy to lose yourself in his story, in his world, because of the seductive way the movie was shot by director Alison Klayman. Those not familiar with the man and his art need to know two things about Ai Weiwei before going into the movie. First, named by ArtReview as the most powerful artist in the world, Ai Weiwei is China's most celebrated contemporary artist, and its most outspoken domestic critic. Second, in April 2011, when Ai disappeared into police custody for three months, he quickly became China’s most famous missing person.
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