August Featured Cases: Artists Under Attack
This August, PEN’S Featured Cases highlight three artists at risk, who have been harassed, arrested, fined, censored, or killed for expressing themselves and producing art for others to enjoy… More
Phil Collins and Ai Weiwei make waves at Frankfurt book fair
The fair saw China accepted as the newest member of the International Publishers Association – a move that was swiftly followed by the announcement of a new pledge from… More
PEN Staff and Members Visit Writers in China
After several days in Beijing, a delegation from PEN arrived safely in Hong Kong this last night. More
Noted writers to challenge Chinese Gov’t at Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday
Sergio De La Pava, Jennifer Egan, Chang-Rae Lee, Victoria Redel, Jacob Weisberg, Alison Klayman, video message from Ai Weiwei More
PEN American Center to Premiere Never-Before-Seen Video Message from Artist Ai Weiwei in Brooklyn
Acclaimed writers Sergio De La Pava, Jennifer Egan, Chang-Rae Lee, and Victoria Redel will join PEN American Center on the plaza of Brooklyn Public Library on April 10 to… More
Overcoming Fear to Build a Courageous Society in China
When I visited Wenchuan soon after the quake, hundreds of children’s backpacks were strewn across the ground. More
Ai Weiwei’s Release Gives Reason for Hope
We were much relieved to learn that Ai Weiwei was released this week on bail, though we know from the experiences of others in his situation—and his brief comments… More
Artist Ai Weiwei Faces Enormous Fines
On June 28, 2011, it was reported that Ai Weiwei, the internationally acclaimed artist who had been freed on bail a week earlier, had been visited by government tax… More
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