Artist Ai Weiwei has just released “Dumbass,” a new music video from his new heavy metal project.  Detailing his 81 days in detention in 2011, the song and video are an attempt to recreate his trying ordeal in the Chinese penal system.  The first song from his album The Divine Comedy, “Dumbass” revisits his detention, which Ai says “was very hard, but I had to do it because that helped me to overcome the trauma.” (more…)

Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei has announced plans to release an album of heavy metal, inspired by his 81 days in detention in 2011, and his political stance towards the Chinese government.  Called “Divina Commedia,” the title is a comic play on the nickname “Ai God”  that he has earned among his supporters.  “You know, I’m a person that’s furthest away from music, I never sing,” Ai said. “But you’ll be surprised. You’ll like it.” (more…)