2006 spherical sculpture by Chinese artist-activist Ai Weiwei.

This modern sculpture is made out of Huanghuall wood, which Weiwei uses to blend old and new together. According to the LA Times (4/19/11), LACMA has just purchased this piece for $400,000 at an annual MOCA fundraising event. Also, the museum has plans to show another of his sculptures "Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads" this fall.

As Jessica was talking about last class, Ai Weiwei is the artist that the Chinese government has taken into custody for subversive activities. His location or status are currently unknown.