A Conversation with Ai Weiwei, the Disappointed "Bird's Nest" Designer
Following up on yesterday’s story of Beijing’s “Bird’s Nest” stadium designer Ai Weiwei complaining about the Chinese government’s handling of the upcoming Olympics, we ran into this interview with the designer in the NY Times, talking about both the construction of the National Stadium (its proper name) and much, much more on his political views. Here’s a bit:
Q: Are you going to the opening ceremony?
Ai: I’m not attending the opening ceremony, I’m not interested in it, and I haven’t received any invitation.
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