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Ai Weiwei’s “Camouflage” Installation
🧠 Fact: Renowned artist Ai Weiwei's new public installation, "Camouflage," will debut on Roosevelt Island's Franklin D. Roosevelt Fou
💡 Tip: Visit between September 10 and December 1, 2025, to experience this thought-provoking artwork addressing social justice and fre
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Launching on September 10, 2025, Ai Weiwei's "Camouflage" will transform New York City's Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park into a contemplative sanctuary. This installation features a large structure draped in camouflage netting, symbolizing themes of vulnerability, protection, and the dual nature of concealment and truth. Visitors are invited to contribute personal reflections on freedom, integrating their voices into the artwork. "Camouflage" marks the inaugural commission of the Art X Freedom initiative, aligning with the 80th anniversary of WWII's end and the UN General Assembly's 80th session. The installation will be on view through December 1, 2025.
Des Moines Art Center
🧠 Fact: Features a renowned collection of modern and contemporary art.
💡 Tip: Admission is free; don't miss the Pappajohn Sculpture Park nearby.