Ai Weiwei – History of Bombs (2020)

Artist: Ai Weiwei (b. 1957)
Title: History of Bombs
Year: 2020
Medium: Digital print (Print-Multiple)
Dimensions: 50 × 70 cm
Edition: Edition of 200
Signature: Signed

Description

History of Bombs is a powerful print by Ai Weiwei, created in 2020 as part of the artist’s ongoing examination of conflict, geopolitics, and the mechanisms of state power. Rendered as a digital print, the work compiles the silhouettes of various bombs and explosive devices used throughout modern history, presenting them in a stark, diagrammatic visual language.

Ai Weiwei employs this clinical, almost instructional aesthetic to reveal the systemic nature of violence and warfare. By reducing weapons of destruction to flattened graphic forms, he exposes the normalization — and often invisibility — of militarized technologies within contemporary society. The juxtaposition of design precision with the subject’s inherent brutality is central to the work’s critical impact.

Printed in an edition of 200 and signed by the artist, History of Bombs is a striking and accessible piece for collectors interested in Ai Weiwei’s efforts to confront political realities through minimalist yet forceful imagery.

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FAQ 

Is this Ai Weiwei artwork an original edition?

Yes, History of Bombs (2020) is an authentic signed limited edition print by Ai Weiwei, produced in an edition of 200.

What printing technique was used for this edition?

The work is a digital print, part of Ai Weiwei’s print-multiple practice, using a clean diagrammatic style to highlight themes of conflict and geopolitics.

Does the artwork come signed and documented?

Yes, the print is hand-signed by Ai Weiwei and comes with a certificate of authenticity and provenance documentation.

Is this edition a good investment?

Ai Weiwei’s politically charged limited editions, particularly those addressing warfare and state power, remain highly collectible and in strong demand internationally.

Is worldwide shipping available?

Yes, we provide worldwide shipping from France with professional packaging, full insurance, and tracking for secure delivery.