Delve into the realm where artistic vision intertwines with technological innovation in this meticulously crafted series of 81 silkscreen prints by the esteemed Ai Weiwei. Each print, meticulously hand-signed and adorned with a delicately embossed layer, bears witness to the seamless fusion of human creativity and the limitless potential of artificial intelligence (AI).
Spanning a duration mirroring Ai's own period of confinement, these 81 prints serve as a profound exploration of existential inquiry. Across 81 days, Ai Weiwei posed 81 Questions to both AI and society, contemplating humanity's place amidst a landscape of rapid change and technological evolution. "This is not about freedom of speech. This is about freedom of questions," emphasises Ai, highlighting the profound significance of inquiry in an era marked by uncertainty.
In tandem with the concurrent CIRCA exhibition Ai vs AI, this collection of 81 Questions stands as a testament to the enduring pursuit of knowledge. It beckons viewers into an ongoing dialogue, inviting introspection and discourse. Within each print, the meticulously laid-out letters are composed using Lego bricks, meticulously arranged on a grid reminiscent of the iconic base plate. This innovative approach seamlessly merges art and technology, resulting in a captivating and thought-provoking commentary on the contemporary human experience. *Written by ChatGPT
EDITION SIZE
Series of 81 Questions, printed in editions of 81
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 500 x 500mm
MEDIUM
1-colour silkscreen with a hand embossed layer, printed on 300gsm Somerset velvet white paper.
AUTHENTICATION
Individually signed (lower right corner) and numbered (lower left corner).
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
Arrives with a numbered (1-81), stamped and dated certificate of authenticity.
RELEASE DATE
11 January, 2024
SHIPPING AND TAXES
Although we endeavour to deliver the prints as soon as possible, it may take up to 3 months to arrive in the post. Taxes are based on your location and calculated at checkout. For international orders, you may be subject to import duties, taxes, and delivery service charges levied once a shipment reaches your country. You must bear any such additional charges for customs clearance.
