Chinese artist Ai Weiwei collaborates with W magazine
In his first new work since being released from government custody, chinese art star Ai Weiwei collaborates with W on a series of arresting images—from half a world away. Click here to read the story by Diane Solway.
Model Sui He by Ai Wei Wei for W‘s November 2011 cover.
Styled by Wendy Schecter. Hair by Shay Ashual for Redken at Tim Howard Management; makeup by Maki Ryoke for Nars Cosmetics; manicure by Alicia Torello at the Wall Group. Model: Sui He at New York Model Management; extras: Shing Ka, George Ding, Kathleen Changho, Kiai Kim; casting by Laine Rosenberg. Produced by Sabine Mañas for Ghibli Media Productions Inc.; production design by Anne Koch; digital technician: Don Broadie. Photography assistants: Matt Roady and Nicholas Ong. Fashion assistant: Rex Nyas. Fashion: Alexander Wang’s polyester vest, silk tank tops, and ramie and viscose trousers. Alexander Wang shoes. Beauty: MAC Mineralize Satinfinish SPF 15 Foundation in NC20; Cream Colour Base in Pearl; Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Engraved; Eye Brows pencil in Velvetone; Zoom Lash mascara in Zoomblack; Sheen Supreme Lipstick in New Temptation.