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What began as a "main street movement" to assist local artists exhibit their creations has now continued to evolve into a creative consulting firm of highly talented individuals dedicated to protecting the interests of local artists, fine arts educators and their committed students. Artifacts strives to assists schools and non-profit organizations in the following endeavors: grant writing and management, artistic program development, blogging, creative networking, and fundraising.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Prominent Chinese Artist’s Studio Torn Down

Agence France-Presse - Getty Images

Ai Weiwei standing in the rubble of his studio in Shanghai on tuesday.

Born in 1957 in Beijing, Ai Weiwei has played a key role in contemporary Chinese art over the last two decades.

The artist, who helped create the Olympic "Bird's Nest" stadium in his home city, has been highly vocal about human rights issues in his country.

Sources:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12174873
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/13/world/asia/13china.html

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Prominent Chinese Artist’s Studio Torn Down

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