July 31st 2012


Last night, Chris and I went to the TIFF Lightbox to see Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry.  I've been familiar with his work and activism for some time, (especially after his disappearance last year), but this documentary was an eye opener.


I really admire someone who is able to communicate clearly about, and through, their art; something that I struggle with a lot.  Ai Weiwei has endured a lot in China, something I find hard to comprehend working in a comfortable studio here in Canada.  His struggles have only made his work more powerful and beautiful.


The film will still be screening at the TIFF until August 2nd.
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4 comments:

  1. MayAugust 8, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    I've been wanting to watch this film! A small population in China praises Ai Weiwei as a saint! I think, slowly, more and more Chinese people will stand behind him.

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    1. Melinda JosieAugust 9, 2012 at 12:35 PM

      May, it's amazing! You and Gabe should definitely try to see it. I think you'd really like it.

      I had no idea about the portion of the population that praised him, but I agree; I think more and more people will start to take a stronger stand about the condition of things because of him.

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  2. arounnaAugust 10, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    I saw it last night - it was pretty amazing
    love the poster above you did such a beautiful job

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    1. Melinda JosieAugust 13, 2012 at 4:47 PM

      It was!
      And thank you, Arounna- I'm flattered that you like the print! I hope you made it out to the opening party!

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