Chinese born Ai Weiwei is a prominent Chinese artist who is known for standing against his own government. Ai Weiwei briefly studied at Beijing Film Academy before leaving China to explore freedom of expression in other countries. This exhibition has been influenced by Chinese restrictions on personal and political freedom. Aspects of Chinese culture are evident in his choice of materials, such as marble, jade, porcelain and tea. The 2008 Sichuan earthquake has been an inspiration for some of the pieces in this exhibition. A list of 5000 children’s names who lost their lives in the earthquake are featured on a wall and also the artwork “Straight” for which he collected and straightened metal rods from buildings damaged in the earthquake. My favourite piece from the exhibit is the bicycle chandelier similar to his installation “Forever” which was on display outside the Gherkin in 2011. The chandelier sheds light on viewers walking underneath and the bicycle is the typical Chinese form of transport.
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12th March 2021
A glance at GANNI
I am going to start writing a number of blog posts where I look into different brands offering responsibly made clothes and accessories. I’m starting off with GANNI, a Danish brand known for its bold prints, effortless Scandinavian style and understated silhouettes. You might have even seen the iconic Ganni Girls on Instagram. For GANNI, […]
25th February 2021
Winter Wellness
These dreary months can easily put people in a ‘sombre’ mood, especially just now when a lot of time is spent at home. However, there’s no reason not to take care of your ‘wellness’ and to try to brighten each day with a few little steps. Making some wellbeing rituals can help to bring routine […]
20th December 2020
Consciously Curated Gift Guide
Every year it seems to get more and more difficult to choose presents for loved ones. Particularly in the past year, there has definitely been a shift in wanting to buy things more meaningful and kinder to the environment. I’ve crafted a list of things I’ve tried or I’ve given to others for gifts.
24th October 2020
A day in Nice
It’s hard to know where to begin to describe Nice, one of the prettiest cities in the south of France that I visited during the summer. There are so many wonderful things to see and do, you really are spoiled for choice. To start off there’s Hotel Amour, which has a wonderful courtyard (like the […]
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