Fine art inkjet print, Hahnemüle German etching 310g
- Hand signed by the artist and numbered on the front
Ai Weiwei's BOMB (2020) is a limited edition fine art inkjet print on Hahnemühle German etching paper, featuring an array of meticulously rendered bomb designs. Presented in stark grayscale, the image showcases various bomb types, ranging from conventional to highly specialized ordnance. The precision and technical detail of each bomb contrast with the disturbing subject matter, highlighting Ai Weiwei's critique of militarism, violence, and the normalization of warfare. The systematic arrangement of these weapons, often used for destruction, offers a powerful commentary on the industrialization of violence. The artwork is hand-signed and numbered by the artist, with an edition size of 100 prints.
Ai Weiwei (China, 1957) is a globally influential artist and activist blending conceptual art with political commentary. Known for provocative works like Sunflower Seeds and Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn, he critiques authority, censorship, and human rights abuses. His installations, films, and public interventions challenge societal norms and inspire global dialogue.
Inkjet printAn inkjet printer creates prints by spraying millions of tiny ink droplets onto paper. This type of printing is generally inexpensive because the ink is relatively affordable. Artists can use computers to create digital art, which can then be printed in color using inkjet technology.
Fine art inkjet print, Hahnemüle German etching 310g
- Hand signed by the artist and numbered on the front
Ai Weiwei's BOMB (2020) is a limited edition fine art inkjet print on Hahnemühle German etching paper, featuring an array of meticulously rendered bomb designs. Presented in stark grayscale, the image showcases various bomb types, ranging from conventional to highly specialized ordnance. The precision and technical detail of each bomb contrast with the disturbing subject matter, highlighting Ai Weiwei's critique of militarism, violence, and the normalization of warfare. The systematic arrangement of these weapons, often used for destruction, offers a powerful commentary on the industrialization of violence. The artwork is hand-signed and numbered by the artist, with an edition size of 100 prints.
Ai Weiwei (China, 1957) is a globally influential artist and activist blending conceptual art with political commentary. Known for provocative works like Sunflower Seeds and Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn, he critiques authority, censorship, and human rights abuses. His installations, films, and public interventions challenge societal norms and inspire global dialogue.
If my art has nothing to do with people's pain and sorrow, what is 'art' for?
- Ai Weiwei
Receiving worldwide acclaim for his activism, Ai Weiwei’s work spans across several mediums as an architect, curator and filmmaker. Ai’s most recognised social commentaries pertain to the Chinese government and the loss of traditional culture; Sunflower Seeds - a piece displayed at the Tate Modern - featured the scattering of over 60 million hand-painted porcelain ‘seeds’, an allusion to the destructive nature of mass consumption and the subsequent loss of individuality. Prior to the cultural revolution that took place in China, Ai and his family had first been sent to a labour camp, then subsequently exiled for 16 years. Upon the Chinese reform, Ai moved to New York and was notably influenced by the work of Andy Warhol and Marcel Duchamp; he also met beat poet, Allen Ginsberg, around this time, and developed his own philosophies on the schism between Western and traditional cultures. Coca Cola Vase is another of Ai’s most acclaimed works; a Han dynasty urn that has been emblazoned with the Coca Cola logo – another nod to the ever-expanding consumerist culture. (Artist website)
Minimalism is a style in music and visual arts characterized by pared-down designs and simplicity. It began in Western art after World War II, gaining prominence particularly in American visual arts. Minimalism draws heavily on aspects of modernism and is often viewed as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism, as well as a precursor to post-minimal art practices. Prominent minimalist artists include Agnes Martin, Donald Judd, Robert Morris, Frank Stella, and Dan Flavin.