CLEAN : Biggest show by Ai Weiwei to open in Berlin without him

The transcript discusses various events in China, including a significant earthquake, and their influence on an artist's work. It highlights the artist's humorous nature, which helps him cope with difficult situations, despite his sadness over not being able to attend his own exhibition's installation and opening.

What events in China are mentioned in the text?

How did the earthquake impact the works discussed?

What themes are explored in the works related to East and West?

In what way does humor play a role in the artist's situation?

What feelings does the artist express about his exhibition?