14th Sep, 2023 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 3

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Ai Weiwei (Chinese 1957-), 'Cats (Black)', 2022

Sold for £750

inc.premium

Condition Report

In excellent condition
No knocks, tears or creases to the sheet
Stored flat and not framed

Ai Weiwei (Chinese 1957-), 'Cats (Black)', 2022, screenprint on 300gsm Saunders Waterford paper, signed, dated, and numbered from an edition of 150 in pencil; sheet: 28 x 32.8cm

Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 14th Sep, 2023

Viewing

Public View and Auction to take place at:

Tate Ward Auctions Ltd

The Old Truman Brewery

Shop 11

Dray Walk

London

E1 6QL

Friday 8th September 2023 - 10am to 6pm

Saturday 9th September 2023 - 10am to 6pm

Sunday 10th September 2023 - 10am to 6pm

Monday 11th September 2023 - 10am to 6pm

Tuesday 12th September 2023 - 10am to 6pm

Wednesday 13th September 2023-10am to 6pm

Thursday 14th September 2023 - 10am to 6pm (Auction start)

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Ai Weiwei

Dissident artist Ai Weiwei is known for conceptual artworks that challenge authority and explore the interplay between modern society and traditional Chinese culture. His diverse creations, including photographs, sculptures, films, and installations, have led to conflict with the Chinese government, resulting in his 81-day imprisonment in 2011 and the demolition of his studio in 2018. Ai left China in 2015. Notable works include Sunflower Seeds (2010), featuring 100 million hand-painted porcelain seeds at Tate Modern, and Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn (1995), where he shattered a cultural artifact. His art often addresses themes of mass consumption, individuality, and censorship. Ai studied at the Beijing Film Academy and Parsons School of Design, with exhibitions in cities like New York, Paris, and London. His works are held in prestigious collections, including the Centre Pompidou and the Guggenheim Museum. He also contributed to the design of the Bird’s Nest stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. While some pieces have sold for millions, many are available on the secondary market for four or five figures.