The George Lindemann Journal by George Lindemann

Ai Weiwei is a dynamic figure on the international art scene, crossing through the disciplines of sculpture, architecture, video, photography, and installation. Perhaps his best-known creation is the “Bird’s Nest” Stadium, a design that he collaborated on with architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron (creators of Miami Beach's own 1111 parking garage on Lincoln Road) for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Besides his artwork, Ai is also known for pushing the boundaries of free speech by posting critical videos and Twitter messages. His output was curtailed in April 2011 when Chinese authorities jailed him for two months and later charged him with tax evasion.

Since being named Runner-Up for TIME Magazine's 2011 Person of the Year, more people are starting to wonder: who is Ai Weiwei? Director Alison Klayman follows Ai over three years as he pursues massive art projects around the world; and champions free speech in face of intimidation in his home country. - Thom Powers

DIRECTOR ALISON KLAYMAN IS EXPECTED TO BE PRESENT AND ANSWER QUESTIONS FOLLOWING THE SCREENINGS.