Ai Weiwei

Coloured Vase (Silver)

€1,300

Limited edition of 18421.0 (H) × 23.0 (W) × 23.0 (D) cm

Production of the edition begins when the release closes, with vases sent to collectors in the order they purchased

Artwork

Sold out

Love this work?

Subscribe to get notified about any cancellations and early access on next releases.

This new limited edition vase sculpture sees Ai Weiwei reimagine one of his most iconic mediums.

Weiwei has long engaged with ancient Chinese pottery as a means of cultural and political critique – most famously in his 1995 work Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn, in which he let a 2,000-year-old ceremonial vase crash to the floor. Since then, the object has become a prominent and recurring medium in the artist's prolific oeuvre, from branding ancient pots with consumerist symbols like the Coca-Cola logo, to dripping Neolithic objects in household paint. Coloured Vase (Silver) continues Weiwei's rich ceramic legacy, blending ancient craft and modern-day iconography to question how cultural value is both constructed and commodified.

This sculpture edition is produced using a highly skilled metal spinning process. This is our second vase edition with Ai Weiwei, following Glass Vase released in 2023.

Behind the scenes

Each 'Coloured Vase' sculpture is handcrafted using a highly skilled, artisanal metal-spinning process.

An image of Ai Weiwei's 'Coloured Vase' being made.

An image of Ai Weiwei holding his 'Coloured Vase' sculpture.

artist Ai Weiwei taking a selfie in a bathroom mirror

Ai Weiwei31 collaborationsAi Weiwei is unafraid to speak truth to power. He’s one of the most famous living artists today – a testament to the breadth and vision of his practice. Effortlessly, he moves between different media, from sculpture and architecture to performance and documentary film. His work is often monumental in scale and is driven by a hunger for truth and justice. In 2008, for example, Ai spent many months collecting the names of over 5000 children who lost their lives in the Sichuan earthquake. This unflinching dedication to human rights saw him detained by the Chinese government for 81 days in 2011, accused of ‘subverting the state.’

Who else should know about this work?

Help us spread the word

Reviews from Avant collectors

incredibly smooth international transaction! The best of the best and look forward to future purchases together
Review of Prismatic Head Composition
Wonderful work and very good quality production I hope to find a new work soon of him or of a artist that I like
Review of Inner Love
very happy with everything, the piece is better than I expected. Taking it to the framer next week :) thanks!
Review of Centrifuge
i loved the details of the note and gloves. well done!
Review of Ringers #962: The LACMA Iterations
It was a great experience on all levels...
Review of Lost in Time
I am extremely pleased with both the packaging and delivery of the piece. Your attention to detail in handling and packaging surpasses that of many galleries. Your commitment to respecting the artwork is truly commendable. Excellent job!
Review of Untitled
the presentation when I received this was everything and perfect. First time purchasing from AA but very impressed with all the attention to detail from the glove placement to packaging.
Review of Guardian
Everything was perfect. I'm impressed how it was packaged. Thank you.
Review of Guardian

Discover more sculpture editions on Avant Arte

See all

Available

Rafa MacarrónIndi€12,000

Available

Takahiro KomuroSphinx - Kira€6,500

Available

Lu YangGong Tau Alien€2,000

Few left

Satoru KoizumiWhite Rhino€8,000