Ai Weiwei China, 1957
Guardian PURPLE, 2026
Silkscreen composed of two colours with a metallic glitter base layer, on 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper
Signed by the artist’s hand and numbered
Signed by the artist’s hand and numbered
60 x 60 cm (23 5/8 x 23 5/8 in.)
Edition of 557
© Ai Weiwei
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In Guardian (Purple), Ai Weiwei depicts himself as a Door God, a traditional Chinese figurine placed at the entrance of the home to protect the people inside. The composition includes...
In Guardian (Purple), Ai Weiwei depicts himself as a Door God, a traditional Chinese figurine placed at the entrance of the home to protect the people inside. The composition includes recurring motifs from his work, including a dragon, cat, sunflower, life jacket and buttons – the focal point of his upcoming exhibition Button Up! at Factory International.
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