Ai Weiwei Returns to Studio After Release, photo: David Gray/Reuters
World renowned Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei who was detained in April by Chinese authorities has just been released on bail after being held for 81 days.
China's state media claims that Ai Weiwei confessed to "economic crimes" and has agreed to pay the back taxes they say he owes. His family denies the charges. When asked if his probation will allow him to use twitter, (Ai Weiwei's was known for his popular tweets) Ai laughed gently and apologized for not being able to speak.
Public Enjoying 100 Million Porcelain Sunflowers at The Tate
photo Tony Kyriacou/Rex Features
Well known outside of China and perhaps especially in Britain for his recent show Sunflower Seeds at the Tate in London, Ai Weiwei received worldwide popular support while under arrest.
Ai Weiwei Not Talking To British Reporter
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