Russian missiles destroy warehouse housing artwork by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei
Two Russian ballistic missiles destroyed a warehouse in the Bucha district that housed Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's work "Three Perfectly Proportioned Spheres and Military Camouflage Painted White," the artist said on social media on Sept. 4.
Russian missiles destroyed a warehouse in Bucha, Ukraine, housing a Chinese artist's artwork on July 19, 2022. The targeted installation featured "Three Perfectly Proportioned Spheres" and "Military Camouflage Painted White" by Ai Weiwei. The artist announced the incident on social media, sharing images of the damaged artwork and warehouse.
Previously displayed in Kyiv since September 2021, the piece was commissioned by RIBBON International foundation and was set to remain on display through fall 2025. Ai Weiwei had previously described the artwork as a reflection on war and peace, rationality and irrationality, as a response to the escalating conflicts of the modern world. The artist had also recently visited Kharkiv and Khartiia Brigade combat positions.
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