Chinese Superstar Ai Wei Wei

Ai Wei Wei, arguably the most buzzed about artist in the world right now, has a new installation in Taiwan dubbed “Forever Bicycles.” The welding of several thousands of bikes together is a commentary on the rapid pace of China’s social change, and is certainly a stunning visual accomplishment. After being imprisoned by the Chinese government last year for 81 days, it’s certainly a relief to find Ai Wei Wei still making biting social criticism.

Before he was detained, Ai Wei Wei had the opportunity to share his idealism through a recorded session at TED.com, TED is a nonpartisan, nonpolitical organization, which is not taking an extreme stance but simply valuing the power of ideas and freedom of expression.

We may have taken the internet for granted, but remember how Egypt had created a revolution through the social media? Ai Wei Wei through the same platform invites us to rethink of the position the Chinese people and have a broader discussion to make a probable change against this restrained freedom of speech.

Watch TED film about Ai Weiwei ideas below.