Wandering Artist's Journal

  Weiwei-isms by Ai Weiwei, edited by Larry Warsh; published 2013 by Princeton University Press; ISBN 987-0-691-15766-5   -   Weiwei-isms could be described as meditations on Art, Life, Freedom and Power. Collected by Larry Warsh and organized into six topical chapters, the words of the artist cut to the essence of his experiences over a lifetime of speaking Truth to Power. A Printmaker's Document by Jim Dine; published 2013 by Steidl; ISBN 9783869306445 -  Jim Dine is an American artist known for his experimental, Pop and Neo-Dada works, including painting, sculpture, and prints. This volume is a retrospective of his printmaking and his life as an artist. Beautifully designed, this book is a sumptuous read. 

Ai Weiwei I just etched this plate and made a few prints this afternoon. I'm offering this image to other artists (high res image HERE ) under a Creative Commons license . I'd love it if you downloaded this, added color, text, or whatever, and send it far and wide, to spread the word about Ai's detention, his work, and China's crackdown on artists.