A perpetual thorn in the Chinese government 's side , Ai , whose projects have spanned art installations , film , photography , writing , and architecture , was en route to Hong Kong in April 2011 when he was taken into custody at Beijing 's international airport . Chinese singer - activist Ai Weiwei releases heavy metal song , music video inspired by government detention . Music video recreates Ai 's ordeal in prison , with expletive - laden lyrics about government repression . Ai Weiwei also has an installation in Hong Kong on hot - button , cross - border issue on milk formula . Ai Weiwei will release new album next month .
Chinese singer - activist Ai Weiwei releases heavy metal song , music video inspired by government detention . Music video recreates Ai 's ordeal in prison , with expletive - laden lyrics about government repression . Ai Weiwei also has an installation in Hong Kong on hot - button , cross - border issue on milk formula . Ai Weiwei will release new album next month .