About this work
{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Delve into the realm where artistic vision intertwines with technological innovation in this meticulously crafted series of 81 silkscreen prints by Ai Weiwei."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Each print, hand-signed and adorned with a delicately embossed layer, bears witness to the seamless fusion of human creativity and the limitless potential of artificial intelligence (AI)."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Spanning a duration mirroring Ai's own period of confinement, these 81 prints serve as a profound exploration of existential inquiry. Across 81 days, Ai Weiwei posed 81 Questions to both AI and society, contemplating humanity's place amidst a landscape of rapid change and technological evolution. ″This is not about freedom of speech. This is about freedom of questions,″ emphasises Ai, highlighting the profound significance of inquiry in an era marked by uncertainty."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"In tandem with the concurrent CIRCA exhibition "},{"type":"text","value":"Ai vs AI","italic":true},{"type":"text","value":", this collection of 81 Questions stands as a testament to the enduring pursuit of knowledge. It beckons viewers into an ongoing dialogue, inviting introspection and discourse. Within each print, the meticulously laid-out letters are composed using Lego bricks, meticulously arranged on a grid reminiscent of the iconic base plate. This innovative approach seamlessly merges art and technology, resulting in a captivating and thought-provoking commentary on the contemporary human experience. *"},{"type":"text","value":"Written by ChatGPT","italic":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Select a hand-signed print by Ai Weiwei (£600) from the drop-down menu below. VAT and duties included, FREE UK shipping."}]}]}
Edition details
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Packaging
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Payment, policies and shipping
{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"PAYMENT ","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"Pay with bank card, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay. If you wish to use an alternative payment method, please get in touch."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"SHIPPING AND TAXES ","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"FREE UK shipping. Every order is shipped from CIRCA HQ in London with DHL Express."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"For international orders, all applicable duties and taxes are calculated automatically at checkout based on your delivery destination. These costs are collected upfront, so you will not face additional customs charges upon delivery."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"We'll email tracking details as soon as your order ships. Please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery. "}]}]}
#Circaeconomy
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Exclusive gift
{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Each order is accompanied by a limited-edition gift marking the Year of the Dragon in 2024. The artwork first appeared on The Evening Standard's "},{"url":"https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/ai-weiwei-interview-piccadilly-censorship-front-page-design-chinese-new-year-b1138178.html","type":"link","children":[{"type":"text","value":"front page"}]},{"type":"text","value":" (9 February 2024), forming a series of four limited-edition works. "}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Collect five prints from the series of 81 Questions to receive the complete set of four dragons."}]}]}
