2006

Unique

Porcelain with glaze

15 x 15 x 15 inches ( 38.1 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm)

Ex-collection:
The Artist
Mary Boone Gallery New York

Literature:
K. Smith, H. U. Obrist and B. Fibicher, Ai Weiwei, London 2009 (another unique variant illustrated in colour, p. 53).
Ai Weiwei: So Sorry, exh. cat., Munich, Haus der Kunst, 2009-2010 (other unique variants illustrated in colour, p. 73).
Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds, exh. cat., London, Tate, 2010 (another unique variant illustrated in colour, p. 63).
Ai Weiwei: Dropping the Urn (Ceramic Works, 5000 BCE – 2010 CE), exh. cat., Glenside, Arcadia University Art Gallery, 2010 (other unique variants illustrated in colour, p. 36, pp. 76-77 and in situ, pp. 2-

‘Creating perfect, lusciously glazed replicas of watermelons […] goes to the heart of the “culture” problem: who decides what is precious, of enduring value to society, and for what reasons? Ai firmly believes that “All humanity lives according to certain immutable conditions of life, and of society. That has always been so. Artists should always aim to challenge these whenever the opportunity arises’.’’ (K. Smith, H. U. Obrist and B. Fibicher, Ai Weiwei, London 2009, p. 85).