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A review by sidekicksam
Zodiac: A Graphic Memoir by Ai Weiwei
medium-paced
3.5
Zodiac is the graphic memoir of Ai Weiwei, renowned Chinese artist and activist. It's not so much a literal depiction of his life, but a legacy for his son to read about him and his life. We explore Ai's life from his childhood, his father's imprisonment and exile, his own imprisonment, and his art, all woven together by the Chinese zodiac signs.
Though some of the stories/explanations went a bit over my head without proper research what everything meant (historically, but also his art installations that I was unfamiliar with), this is a beautiful and (to me) unique memoir. If you're interested in Ai Weiwei, graphic novels or Chinese folklore and culture, this one is definitely for you!
Though some of the stories/explanations went a bit over my head without proper research what everything meant (historically, but also his art installations that I was unfamiliar with), this is a beautiful and (to me) unique memoir. If you're interested in Ai Weiwei, graphic novels or Chinese folklore and culture, this one is definitely for you!