Weiwei Ai – Middle Finger - black, 2023 – Silkscreen
2 colour silkscreen print on 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Satin White paper. - Numbered, and signed by the artist.
In this variation of Middle Finger, Ai Weiwei continues his provocative theme using a two-color silkscreen print on a black background. The figures and hands, rendered in fine lines, repeat in a kaleidoscopic pattern, with each hand extending the middle finger in an act of defiance. The contrast between the black background and the white outlines intensifies the graphic nature of the work, reinforcing themes of political resistance, personal freedom, and rebellion. As with other editions, the print is signed and numbered by the artist, symbolizing a personal stance against authoritative power.
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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.
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2 colour silkscreen print on 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Satin White paper. - Numbered, and signed by the artist.
In this variation of Middle Finger, Ai Weiwei continues his provocative theme using a two-color silkscreen print on a black background. The figures and hands, rendered in fine lines, repeat in a kaleidoscopic pattern, with each hand extending the middle finger in an act of defiance. The contrast between the black background and the white outlines intensifies the graphic nature of the work, reinforcing themes of political resistance, personal freedom, and rebellion. As with other editions, the print is signed and numbered by the artist, symbolizing a personal stance against authoritative power.
Artwork Copyright © Weiwei Ai
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.
Artwork Copyright © Weiwei Ai
Weiwei Ai – Hanging Man in Porcelain, 2009 – Mixed Media

Weiwei Ai

Hanging Man in Porcelain, 2009

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

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Weiwei Ai – Year of the Ox, 2021 – Screen-print

Weiwei Ai

Year of the Ox, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

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Weiwei Ai – The Odyssey, 2017 – Offset Print

Weiwei Ai

The Odyssey, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

EUR 1,550

Weiwei Ai – Freud Banner, 2018 – Mixed Media

Weiwei Ai

Freud Banner, 2018

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 1,350

Weiwei Ai – Vase (Blue), 2024 – Glass

Weiwei Ai

Vase (Blue), 2024

Sculpture / Object

Glass

EUR 4,500

Weiwei Ai – Vase (Mustard), 2024 – Glass

Weiwei Ai

Vase (Mustard), 2024

Sculpture / Object

Glass

EUR 4,500

Weiwei Ai

Private Listing

Limited Edition Print

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Weiwei Ai – Vases in Black and White (Set of 2), 2024 – Glass

Weiwei Ai

Vases in Black and White (Set of 2), 2024

Sculpture / Object

Glass

EUR 9,000

Weiwei Ai – Vases in Five Colours (Set of 5), 2024 – Glass

Weiwei Ai

Vases in Five Colours (Set of 5), 2024

Sculpture / Object

Glass

EUR 17,000 – 22,000

Weiwei Ai – To Be Looked At..., 2024 – Metal

Weiwei Ai

To Be Looked At..., 2024

Sculpture / Object

Metal

USD 6,600

Weiwei Ai – Study of Perspective in Glass (set of 6), 2020 – Glass

Weiwei Ai

Study of Perspective in Glass (set of 6), 2020

Sculpture / Object

Glass

EUR 60,000

Weiwei Ai – Human Flow, 2023 – Mixed Media

Weiwei Ai

Human Flow, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 4,650

Weiwei Ai – Free Speech, 2023 – Silkscreen

Weiwei Ai

Free Speech, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

GBP 4,650

Weiwei Ai – BOMB, 2020 – Inkjet print

Weiwei Ai

BOMB, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Inkjet print

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Weiwei Ai – Cats (black), 2022 – Screen-print

Weiwei Ai

Cats (black), 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,850

Weiwei Ai – Cats (Pink), 2022 – Screen-print

Weiwei Ai

Cats (Pink), 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,950

Weiwei Ai – Pequi Tree, 2021 – Mixed Media

Weiwei Ai

Pequi Tree, 2021

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

GBP 2,490

Weiwei Ai – Turquoise, 2015 – Mixed Media

Weiwei Ai

Turquoise, 2015

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 9,500

Weiwei Ai – Middle Finger, 2023 – Silkscreen

Weiwei Ai

Middle Finger, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 1,800

Weiwei Ai – Cedar Tree, 2023 – Metal

Weiwei Ai

Cedar Tree, 2023

Sculpture / Object

Metal

GBP 3,850

Weiwei Ai – History of Bombs, 2020 – Offset Print

Weiwei Ai

History of Bombs, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

GBP 2,450

Weiwei Ai – Cats, red, 2022 – Screen-print

Weiwei Ai

Cats, red, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,350

Weiwei Ai – 3D Printing of My Left Hand, 2022 – Mixed Media

Weiwei Ai

3D Printing of My Left Hand, 2022

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

GBP 21,000

Weiwei Ai – Glass Vase, 2023 – Glass

Weiwei Ai

Glass Vase, 2023

Sculpture / Object

Glass

GBP 4,000 – 7,000

Weiwei Ai – Artist's Hand, 2017 – Resin

Weiwei Ai

Artist's Hand, 2017

Sculpture / Object

Resin

GBP 6,900

Weiwei Ai – River Crabs (from Papercut Portfolio), 2019 – Mixed Media

Weiwei Ai

River Crabs (from Papercut Portfolio), 2019

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 4,300

Weiwei Ai – Vase (Green), 2024 – Glass

Weiwei Ai

Vase (Green), 2024

Sculpture / Object

Glass

Currently Not Available

Weiwei Ai – The Papercut Portfolio, 2019 – Mixed Media

Weiwei Ai

The Papercut Portfolio, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Weiwei Ai – The artist activist - Art edition, 2014 – Mixed Media

Weiwei Ai

The artist activist - Art edition, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

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