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What objects did Ai Weiwei display in his 1988 New York solo exhibition?
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In his 1988 solo exhibition in New York City, Ai Weiwei displayed sculptural works inspired by the ready-made style of artists like Marcel Duchamp and Joseph Beuys. The specific objects featured in this show included:
- A wire hanger bent into the shape of Marcel Duchamp’s profile.1
- A violin with a shovel handle replacing its neck.1