Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Ai Weiwei published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 87
» View wdbj7.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
•
Next >
-
The cloud over China
Beijing has some seriously bad air. How bad? On a scale of 1 to 500, the United States Environmental Protection Agency says anything over 100 is unhealthy and anything above 400 is an emergency. Recently, the pollution index for Beijing hit 755. For...
Tags: China, National Government, Environmental Politics, Politics, News Agency
-
'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' a luxe example of '50s cinema
The teaming of Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" was a combination so potent it can only be described with an inappropriately long wolf whistle, so much so that even a fussbudget such as New York Times film critic Bosley...
Tags: Summer Olympics, China, Robert Aldrich, Marilyn Monroe, Life of Brian (movie)
-
Bo Xilai scandal: Wang Lijun on trial for bribe-taking, defection
World NowBEIJING -- Wang Lijun, the Chinese police chief who touched off a far-reaching political scandal in February when he sought refuge at a U.S. consulate, stood trial Tuesday on charges of bribe-taking and “bending the law for selfish ends.”... -
In China, anti-Japan protests over disputed islands get some zing
World NowBEIJING -- Burn your Honda, and steal as much Japanese pornography online as possible. Since Japan’s government announced plans Monday to buy and “nationalize” several unpopulated islands near Okinawa that are also claimed by China,... -
Psy's 'Gangnam Style' inspires Ai Weiwei and Halloween lights renditions
Pop2itWe gathered together some of our favorite Psy parodies that have hit the web recently.... -
Shanghai film fest kicks off with honor for Mike Medavoy
24 FramesThe Shanghai International Film Festival kicked off Saturday night by honoring a native-son turned Hollywood producer, Mike Medavoy.... -
Shanghai Film Fest: Q&A with director Jean-Jacques Annaud
24 FramesFifteen years ago, Jean-Jacques Annaud was demonized by the Chinese Communist Party for his film “Seven Years in Tibet.” A decade and a half on, the 68-year-old French director is being welcomed here with open arms. On Saturday, Annaud will... -
Activist Chen can apply to study abroad, Beijing says
World NowBEIJING -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said Friday that blind activist Chen Guangcheng can apply to study abroad like any other Chinese national, signaling a possible solution to the diplomatic impasse with the United States. Liu Weimin made... -
Ai Weiwei is the focus of a panel at LACMA
Culture MonsterAi Weiwei will be the focus of a panel discussion this evening at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the museum's Bing Theater and is free to the public.... -
Chinese leaders worry economic slump could spark more protests
Money & CompanyChina's control-obsessed government is growing worried about the threat of social unrest if the global economy continues to deteriorate.... -
Shepard Fairey designs 'Person of the Year' for Time magazine
Culture MonsterShepard Fairey, designer dissident, does Time magazine's "Person of the Year" cover... -
Monster Mash: Vaclav Havel dies; Ai Weiwei is a Time runner-up
Culture MonsterVaclav Havel, the dissident playwright and former Czech leader, has died at age 75. Ai Weiwei is a runner-up for Time magazine's person of the year....
Jan 27, 2013
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Sep 27, 2012
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Sep 18, 2012
| Los Angeles Times
Sep 13, 2012
| Los Angeles Times
Oct 24, 2012
| Zap2It
Jun 17, 2012
| Los Angeles Times
Jun 15, 2012
| Los Angeles Times
May 4, 2012
| Los Angeles Times
Dec 5, 2011
| Los Angeles Times
Dec 5, 2011
| Los Angeles Times
Dec 14, 2011
| Los Angeles Times
Dec 19, 2011
| Los Angeles Times
Original site for Ai Weiwei topic gallery.
