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Ai Weiwei's River Crabs, red papercut, depicts crabs, surveillance, and construction elements, symbolizing censorship and freedom.

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Papercut on large format, colored fine art paper; signed in pencil - Edition of 250 // River Crabs by Ai Weiwei, part of the 2019 Papercut Portfolio, is a limited edition mixed media print crafted on fine art paper, measuring 59.7 x 59.7 cm. This intricate papercut composition, created in a striking red hue, is rich with socio-political symbolism, reflecting Ai Weiwei's critique of censorship and state control in China. The artwork features a variety of elements including river crabs, surveillance cameras, and construction imagery, arranged in a traditional Chinese papercut style. The river crabs symbolize the Chinese term “harmony,” which has become a satirical reference to censorship. This visually captivating piece demonstrates Ai’s ability to merge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary political commentary, urging viewers to reflect on the complexities of freedom and expression.

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River Crabs (from Papercut Portfolio), 2019

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Papercut on large format, colored fine art paper; signed in pencil - Edition of 250 // River Crabs by Ai Weiwei, part of the 2019 Papercut Portfolio, is a limited edition mixed media print crafted on fine art paper, measuring 59.7 x 59.7 cm. This intricate papercut composition, created in a striking red hue, is rich with socio-political symbolism, reflecting Ai Weiwei's critique of censorship and state control in China. The artwork features a variety of elements including river crabs, surveillance cameras, and construction imagery, arranged in a traditional Chinese papercut style. The river crabs symbolize the Chinese term “harmony,” which has become a satirical reference to censorship. This visually captivating piece demonstrates Ai’s ability to merge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary political commentary, urging viewers to reflect on the complexities of freedom and expression.

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