Ai Weiwei About Silk
Overview
Ai Weiwei’s "About Silk" collection is a collaboration with the historic Italian luxury house Rubelli. Unveiled at Milan Design Week, the immersive installation transforms the ancient, historically Chinese medium of silk into a political canvas
Directed by
Felipe Sanguinetti
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Cinematographer
Gabrielle Sosella/Ahmet Husseyin/Leon Brehony
First Camera Assistant
Bartolomeo Pellino/Mirko Saydo Mimi
Edit
Edouard Mailaender
Sound Design
Chen Wissotzki/Bubble
Color Grade
Juana Solassi
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“About Silk” established itself as one of the notable cultural installations of Milan Design Week 2026.
The inclusion of the original documentary film further expanded the project’s narrative reach, positioning the exhibition as both an immersive installation and a broader cultural story.
