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Art Knows No Boundaries

Friday 04.29.2011 , Posted by

Huang Guofu from Chongqing, China lost his arms because of an electrical shock at the age of 4

, but that didn’t stop him from drawing. At age 12 he started to learn how to paint with his mouth and feet.

“God might have closed my door. But my window was left open, allowing me to make a living and even feel happy and content. I’d say I still appreciate what God has given me.” Huang Guofu

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Chinese Artist Detained. Here is His TED Film.

Monday 04.04.2011 , Posted by

Last months TED conference featured a moving film about Chinese artist Ai Weiwei highlighting his treatment by the government, social change, the power of social media and Weiwei’s hopes for the future of China. Now he has been detained by authorities which has prompted concern from TED HQ and the global community. [Read more...]