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Evenings With Ai Weiwei - Disturbing the Peace
The University of Washington presents a screening of Disturbing the Peace by Ai Weiwei.
When:
October 30, 2012 7:00pm to 12:00am
Where
The East Asia Center of the University of Washington, in conjunction with the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, is proud to present a series of five rare films by acclaimed artist Ai Weiwei. Known for his work designing the Birds Nest stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and lately his political activism, Ai Weiwei is China’s best known artist, working in media such as architectural design, film, photography, and performance. These five films are rare, and are being shown for only the second time in the United States.
Tan Zuoren is a civil rights advocate who investigated the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, including the deaths of 512 Wenchuan students, and the corruption which resulted in poor building construction. For his efforts, he was charged with “inciting subversion of state power” and during his trial, police violently detained witnesses. He was sentenced to five years in prison. Disturbing the Peace is a confrontational film, with Ai Weiwei directly taking on the police and other authorities, and paying a heavy price for doing so.78 min.
Cost:
Free.
Event Website URL:
Phone Number:
(206) 543-6938
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