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In Act Of Protest, Ai Weiwei Vase Is Destroyed At Miami Museum

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's "Colored Vases" is shown on display in December at the Perez Art Museum Miami. One of the vases in the exhibit was smashed Sunday. Zachary Fagenson /Reuters/Landov hide caption

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In Act Of Protest, Ai Weiwei Vase Is Destroyed At Miami Museum

February 18, 2014 • The Miami New Times reports that local artist Maximo Caminero claimed he smashed the vase to protest the type of artists showcased at the newly opened Perez Art Museum Miami. He's been charged with criminal mischief. Ai, the Chinese artist and dissident, said the vandal's argument "doesn't make much sense."