Ai Weiwei’s artistic vision has been influenced by various cultural factors throughout his life. Spending his formative years in the United States, he was exposed to Western art movements, which shaped his perspective on creativity. His Chinese heritage, particularly the cultural revolution, has profoundly impacted his work, allowing him to address themes of political dissent and social injustice. Ai’s dedication to engaging with human rights issues and his critique of the Chinese government are reflections of both Western and Eastern cultural dynamics that inform his artistic expression.