Ai Weiwei will debut a major art installation in Ukraine on September 14, 2025, at Pavilion 13, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's Divina Proportione. Titled "Three Perfectly Proportioned Spheres and Camouflage Uniforms Painted White," it features military uniforms symbolically painted in white to evoke purity against the backdrop of chaos and conflict. This site-specific work critiques the manipulation of Enlightenment ideals, emphasizing art's role in conveying complex societal themes. This marks Ai Weiwei's first commission in Ukraine, deepening his exploration of war's impact on humanity and critiquing power systems.
Ai Weiwei's new installation, featuring military uniforms roll-painted white and inspired by da Vinci's Divina Proportione, critiques the chaos of militarism and conflict.
The spheres represent Enlightenment ideals of reason, juxtaposed with the stark imagery of militarism, illuminating the manipulation of logic in today's world.
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