Warhol and Weiwei join artistic forces

By Zachary Landau | The Duquesne Duke Juxtaposing two titans of modern art in the same space is great news for any art aficionado. And when one of those artists is public enemy #1 to the Chinese government, anyone is bound to be entertained. The “Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei” exhibit in the Warhol Museum accentuates the ties between these two and provides a deeper … Continue reading Warhol and Weiwei join artistic forces

Lego denies political activist’s request for bricks

By Zachary Landau | The Duquesne Duke Chinese artist Ai Weiwei created a stir recently when the Lego Group, makers of the beloved little bricks, refused his bulk order of material for a new piece. Ai took to social media to call out Lego’s refusal as “an act of censorship and discrimination.” Ai is no stranger to controversy. As a contemporary artist from Beijing, he … Continue reading Lego denies political activist’s request for bricks