CLEAN : Ai Weiwei slams 'shameful' politicians ignoring refugees

The transcript discusses the imminent need to redefine art's role as essential, critiques the shortsightedness of political groups sacrificing human rights for political gain, and highlights a year-long project designed in China. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing crises and maintaining human dignity.

What is the role of art as described in the text?

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