Arts Feb 19 5 times Ai Weiwei’s art has called attention to the refugee crisis Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei has spoken out on the refugee crisis in installations that incorporate refugees' life vests and thermal blankets. By Dominique Bonessi
Arts Jul 30 U.K. grants 6-month visa to Ai Weiwei, reversing earlier decision Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has been denied a 6-month visa to the U.K., who made disputed claims that he lied on his application. By Corinne Segal
Arts Jul 22 Chinese artist Ai Weiwei gets his passport back The Chinese government returned artist and activist Ai Weiwei's passport Wednesday after holding it since 2011. By Corinne Segal
Arts Dec 15 Watch 6:24 Artist Ai Weiwei explores definition of freedom at Alcatraz Most people who take the ferry to Alcatraz are going to tour the legendary former prison in San Francisco Bay. They may be surprised to find seven new works by Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei, who was detained by… By PBS News Hour
Dec 11 Watch Art, China and Censorship According to Ai Weiwei Ai Weiwei has spent his career creating art with a direct social and political message. His photos, sculptures and installations highlight issues like Chinese censorship and corruption. Jeffrey Brown reports on Ai's career and "According to What?" -- an exhibition… Continue watching
Dec 11 Tuesday on the NewsHour: Ai Weiwei By Tom LeGro Extended interviews, slide show: "Ai Weiwei: According to What?" at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch Art, China and Censorship According to Ai Weiwei Ai Weiwei, arguably one of the most well known artists and dissidents in the world… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch Excerpt: Ai Weiwei’s ‘Caonima Style’ An excerpt of Ai Weiwei's "Caonima Style," a parody of PSY's "Gangnam Style."… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch Extended Interviews: ‘Ai Weiwei: According to What?’ More from interviews with Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, Kerry Brougher and Alison Klayman. Continue watching