Check Out Ai's Wallpaper: "Golden Age" at the Allentown Art Museum

Opens October 16

This exhibit presents contemporary Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei’s depiction of tension in the digital age. There are prominent themes of government control that are displayed through handcuffs. It shows the lack of personal freedom through illustrations of Twitter birds surrounded by surveillance cameras pointed in their direction.

Golden Age is a reflection on Ai’s experience as a prisoner in China for criticizing its government. Ai is respected internationally for his stance on Chinese political issues and global concerns. He is a strong believer in the freedom of expression, but concerned with how technology is a threat to privacy.

Adults: $12; Children, Students and Seniors: $10 | Allentown Art Museum | 31 N. 5th St., Allentown | 610.432.4333 | allentownartmuseum.org