The celebrated artist and activist reflects on his father, the acclaimed poet Ai Qing, who spent his formative years in 1920s Paris. Benedict Wong reads from Ai Weiwei's memoir. Show more
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1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows by Ai Weiwei
4. The Wenchuan Earthquake
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Ai Weiwei's memoir reaches 2008. He is an acclaimed artist, but his relationship with China's authorities reaches breaking point after a powerful earthquake. Benedict Wong reads. Show more
1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows by Ai Weiwei
5. Detention
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
The internationally acclaimed artist and activist's memoir turns to his detention in 2011, and he considers why freedom is precious. Benedict Wong reads. Show more
1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows by Ai Weiwei
3. The American Years
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
In his compelling memoir, the world-famous artist Ai Weiwei looks back on the 1980s and his years in America where his art and social activism were shaped. Benedict Wong reads. Show more
1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows by Ai Weiwei
1. Growing up in Little Siberia.
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Superstar artist, and human rights activist, Ai Weiwei, begins his memoir by recounting his early years with his exiled father in a remote region of China. Benedict Wong reads. Show more