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@Large by the Numbers

A volunteer assembles a section of Trace, 2104

A volunteer assembles a section of Trace, 2104; photo: Nina Dietzel

By any measure, @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz is a monumental undertaking. Need evidence? Here are just a few of the facts and figures.

  • Kites making up the body of the dragon in With Wind: 70
  • Prisoners of conscience and political exiles portrayed in Trace: 176
  • Countries where Trace prisoners are held: 33
  • LEGO bricks used in Trace: 1.2 million
  • Volunteers who helped to build Trace in San Francisco: 82
  • Pages in the Trace assembly manual: 2,327
  • Tons of metal in Refraction: over 5
  • Political prisoners who can receive postcards from visitors via Yours Truly: 116
  • Countries where Yours Truly postcards will be sent: 22
  • Visitors to Alcatraz on a typical day: 5,000
  • Miles from Ai Weiwei’s Beijing studio to Alcatraz: nearly 6,000
  • Times Ai Weiwei has been able to visit Alcatraz: 0
@Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz

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