IOU


Many of the exhibit rooms were lined with "IOU" wallpaper. These official papers were drawn up for Weiwei's many supporters who sent in donations following the artist's arrest for tax evasion - a case which was never fully proven. For more signs, take a look at Signs, Signs.

16 comments:

  1. This show is totally different than the one here. This one makes a statement but I'm not sure about it being art.

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  2. Wow, is this ever unique!

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  3. It's a nice way to remember and thank the people who helped out.

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  4. Interesting!

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  5. Hmmm. This is certainly different. I wonder if the case is still pending or if it was thrown out of court.

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    1. He was acquitted, but still had to pay a large fine.

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  6. An unusual way to show his appreciation for the support.

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  7. Interesting, but can't see any art in this...

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  8. I wonder if he made good on any of the IOUs ?

    ~Lindy

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  9. Transforming a rather serious document into art is clever. It becomes a larger document of historic proportion. Fascinating.

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