# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Meet the Artist: Ai Weiwei
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 & 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 ⟶ www.bozar.be/en/calendar/meet-artist-ai-weiwei-0

How does censorship creep into democracies? And how can artists resist authoritarian regimes?

Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei – whose work is featured this autumn at the Emile Verhaeren Museum and Galerie Patrick Derom – has spent his life challenging state power and cultural repression. Through provocative performances, installations, and films, he has become a global icon in the fight for freedom of expression. Having been shadowed and detained by the Chinese state, Ai knows better than anyone the true price of artistic freedom.

In his book On Censorship, the conceptual artist does more than recount his experiences with authoritarianism; he delivers a penetrating critique of censorship within Western democracies. He highlights the growing dangers of mass surveillance, big data, and the influence of tech giants on our ideological freedom.

Join us for a profound conversation as Ai sits down with Chris Dercon (Fondation Cartier) to explore the role of art in an age of digital and political censorship.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brussels/meet-the-artist-ai-weiwei/200030287523811
- **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 59

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Brussels
- **state**: BU
- **country**: Belgium
- **location**: Bozar
- **lat**: 50.84373281854
- **long**: 4.35978326015
- **full address**: Bozar, Terarkenstraat 2, 1000 Brussel, België, Brussels, Belgium

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Meet the Artist: Ai Weiwei being held?
  - **A:** Meet the Artist: Ai Weiwei takes place on Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Bozar, Terarkenstraat 2, 1000 Brussel, Belgie, Brussels, Belgium.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Meet the Artist: Ai Weiwei?
  - **A:** Meet the Artist: Ai Weiwei is organized by Bozar.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Bozar's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Bozar a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Bozar has 231+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Bozar has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Meet the Artist: Ai Weiwei is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brussels, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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