Ai Weiwei is known for melding art and activism. The image for this series is based on Weiwei’s provocative series called 'Study of Perspective' that was originally presented during a controversial art exhibition titled “Fuck Off”, which ran alongside the Third Shanghai Biennale in 2000.

'Study of Perspective – White House' is an iconic example from this larger series of images shot between 1995-2003 that show the artist flipping the finger against different buildings across the globe, either landmarks or symbols of authority.  The gesture, captured using a snapshot aesthetic, confronts its viewer with a universal and concise statement of his political opposition.

The Skateroom, who collaborated with Ai Weiwei for this edition, donates a significant part of their profit to support social initiatives that make the world a better place.