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Signed; unnumbered. The Odyssey (2017) by Ai Weiwei is an offset print measuring 91.5 × 61 cm, produced in an edition of 1000 and signed by the artist. This powerful work forms part of Ai’s ongoing exploration of migration, exile, and human rights. Inspired by classical friezes, the composition unfolds in narrative bands, depicting scenes of war, destruction, displacement, perilous sea crossings, and border restrictions. Combining ancient visual traditions with contemporary crises, Ai confronts viewers with the enduring struggles of refugees and the global politics of borders. By translating modern tragedies into a timeless format, the work underscores the universality and urgency of forced migration.
The Odyssey, 2017
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Signed; unnumbered. The Odyssey (2017) by Ai Weiwei is an offset print measuring 91.5 × 61 cm, produced in an edition of 1000 and signed by the artist. This powerful work forms part of Ai’s ongoing exploration of migration, exile, and human rights. Inspired by classical friezes, the composition unfolds in narrative bands, depicting scenes of war, destruction, displacement, perilous sea crossings, and border restrictions. Combining ancient visual traditions with contemporary crises, Ai confronts viewers with the enduring struggles of refugees and the global politics of borders. By translating modern tragedies into a timeless format, the work underscores the universality and urgency of forced migration.
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