Culture is defined as “the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time” (Merriam-Webster). Around the world, each country has its own designated culture where people honor it or rebel against it. In China, Chinese people consider their culture different from many others. Ai Weiwei, a Chinese activist born in 1957, is known by many in China as the most dangerous man. He is known for rebelling against Chinese culture, which has brought him many struggles. Ai Weiwei's cultural rebellion includes being very critical of the Chinese government and being outspoken about human rights. He “has [also] characterized his increasingly dangerous confrontation with the Chinese government as a kind of performance art” (The New York Times). He communicates his messages through his blogs, social media accounts and, most importantly, his artwork. Weiwei is well known for his Tate porcelain sunflower seed exhibition, his work with the Bird's Nest stadium in China, and the 2008 earthquake in China. Ai Weiwei honors and critiques his culture through his work with traditional urns, the Bird's Nest stadium and sunflower seeds. Ai Weiwei is known for his acts of cultural rebellion such as creating his own understanding of works of art with precious urns. He uses artwork as a way to successfully communicate with others and express himself. Weiwei was depicted dropping the Han Dynasty urn, which is very precious to Chinese culture as it is very ancient and unique. Through Weiwei's actions with the vase, he criticizes his culture. When he broke the jar, he sent the message to his people of his beliefs about what should still be considered valuable. He believes that the broken vase shows different ways,...... center of the card......ird's Nest." The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group, 16 February 2005. Web. 12 January 2014. ." Is Ai Weiwei the most dangerous man in China?." Smithsonian. Np, nd Web. 11 January 2014. "NY Times." NY Times. Np, nd Web. 12 January 2014. "culture". Merriam-Webster. Merriam -Webster, n.d. Web. January 9, 2014. "艾未未 TED2011, Ai Wei Wei at the TED 2011 talks YouTube, April 9, 2011. Web. .MLA formatting by BibMe.org.