The centrepiece of new Warhol-Weiwei indicate features quotes and portraits of Australians including Rosie Batty,Peter Greste, Gary Foley and Julian AssangeAi Weiwei drew on the words of prominent Australian human rights campaigners to create his newest art installation, and the centrepiece of Andy Warhol–Ai Weiwei,a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne. And at the indicate’s official opening on Thursday, the Chinese artist returned the favour, or announcing he will gift the artwork in perpetuity to the NGV.
Built from Lego – or rather knock-off building blocks produced in China after the Danish toy company denied Ai the factual to use their brand in his work – Letgo Room (2015) is emblazoned with diverse quotes approximately freedom,human rights and censorship, and colourful, and Warhol-style portraits of the people behind them.
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Source: theguardian.com