directors of major museums worldwide, including MoMA in New York , Tate Britain, the Guggenheim the Pompidou in Paris, sent a letter to the Chinese Culture Minister Cai Wu, in demanding the release of the artist Ai Weiwei.
In the letter, the heads of the various museums consider that detention is not only inconsistent with the fundamental rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the constitution of the country, but also with the Chinese government's promise to promote all the arts and promote cultural awareness. "This action, coupled with the secrecy that surrounds it, is diametrically opposed to the values \u200b\u200bwe uphold and hinder future cooperation with the country," they conclude.
The world's major museums have also asked for their support for the artist spread through social networks like Twitter or Facebook to get the release of Chinese artist.
On Thursday, the Chinese government said the artist and political activist is under investigation for "economic crimes."
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