"The Strand Book Store in New York City has hosted countless literary icons, but this Friday, September 5, it's welcoming one of the most important cultural figures of our time: Ai Weiwei. The Chinese artist and activist will appear in conversation with writer Orville Schell to celebrate the release of Ai Weiwei Handbook, a new volume published by No More Rulers."
"The Ai Weiwei Handbook is the latest title in a new series by No More Rulers, dedicated to spotlighting artists who challenge boundaries and redefine what creativity can achieve. At just under 150 pages, the book is intentionally accessible - both in scale and price - while still delivering depth and breadth. Edited with a foreword by Larry Warsh and additional text by Foong Ping, the hardcover includes 69 full-color and 21 black-and-white illustrations, offering readers a richly visual introduction to Ai's work."
"The handbook highlights some of Ai's most pivotal moments. One of the earliest is Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn (1995), a simple yet shocking performance that questioned cultural value, authority, and reverence for tradition. Equally powerful is Straight (2008), a large-scale installation created from rebar salvaged after the devastating Sichuan Earthquake. Both works capture Ai's ability to fuse material and meaning, turning objects into statements that linger long after first encounter."
Ai Weiwei will appear at the Strand Book Store with writer Orville Schell on Friday, September 5, to mark the release of Ai Weiwei Handbook, published by No More Rulers. The hardcover runs just under 150 pages, includes a foreword by Larry Warsh and additional text by Foong Ping, and features 69 full-color and 21 black-and-white illustrations. The handbook maps Ai's practice across sculpture, photography, film, architecture, and social media, offering newcomers an accessible entry point and longtime admirers a compact reference. The book spotlights pivotal works such as Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn (1995) and Straight (2008), emphasizing material, meaning, and activism.
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