A Thousand Names For Joy: How To Live In Harmony With The Way Things Are

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With uncommon humanity, humbling scholarship, and poignant intimacy, Ai Weiwei recounts a life of courage, argument, defeat, and triumph. Whether you're treating yourself or gifting it to a loved one, this set is a celebration of luxury, style, and the joy of discovering unparalleled scents.

The little he wrote about himself and his early years is entwined with details of his father's life. It is powerful and interesting, a unique blend of historical fact, memoir, and philosophical thoughts. For quick and reliable deliveries of goods, we use a variety of services, from reliable and trustworthy couriers to direct deliveries from the manufacturer's warehouse. Imagine being able to do this with functional, elegant, spacious and modular solutions to suit your needs.

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Ai Weiwei grew up with his father as they were moved from desolate post to post during the 40s and 50s, and it isn't until the end of his autobiography and father's biography, that we find the reason for the writing of this volume: "That night, as the hours stretched out ahead of me, I thought of my father, and I realized just how incomplete my understanding of him was.In Ai Weiwei's widely anticipated memoir, "one of the most important artists working in the world today" ( Financial Times) tells a century-long epic tale of China through the story of his own extraordinary life and the legacy of his father, the nation's most celebrated poet. Throughout his life, Ai has sacrificed almost every creature comfort and stability in pursuit of his artistic freedom (and the right of others to enjoy the same) against overwhelming odds, enduring a fallen-apart marriage, an art studio bulldozed before his eyes, hostile 24/7 surveillance by Chinese police and state, and much more. Sublime is a mesmerizing blend of floral and oriental notes that exudes sophistication and allure, making it perfect for those special occasions when you want to leave an unforgettable impression. Remember there is only of each style available so get in touch as soon as possible to secure your perfect outfit! From the first few pages, I was spellbound by the story of Ai Weiwei's life, which he begins with the story of his father--a highly respected poet who suffered throughout his life for his beliefs and poetry.

If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Ai Weiwei is an artist, but more so he is a political activist, a creative energetic intellect popping widely in a China no longer secluded from the rest of the world.

As many others interested in China, we sometimes wear blinders to that which makes us uncomfortable, and there is much in today's China that should make those of us who live in more open and democratic societies, more than uncomfortable. It took more than 1,600 artisans in Jingdezhen (the town that once made the imperial porcelain for over a thousand years), two and a half years to manufacture this huge pile of ceramic husks out of the kaolin from local mountains. He trained at Hangzhou's National Art Academy but secured permission to study abroad in Paris in the late 1920s, the city George Orwell described then as a "moveable feast". It's seldom that one reads a book that completely reverses one's former opinions or judgments about an individual, but this book was such an experience. If at any time you would like to opt out from marketing, you can visit the Privacy Preferences page and select the relevant options.