Observer Arts Interviews Artist Ai Weiwei

Ai Weiwei, Surfing (After Hokusai), 2023; Toy bricks mounted on aluminum, 63 x 94 1/2 inches (160 x 240 cm).

A large artwork replicating Hokusai's famous The Great Wave off Kanagawa, reimagined with Lego bricks. The piece intricately depicts the iconic wave in shades of blue and white with a smaller Mount Fuji in the background, maintaining the original’s dramatic composition and detail. The artwork is mounted on a wooden backdrop, showcasing its textural and pixelated style.

The Art of Play with Ai Weiwei: An Interview

Observer Arts Interviews Artist Ai Weiwei