Beijing (AFP) - Chinese artist Ai Weiwei will set up collection points to receive Lego block donations, he said on Monday, after he set off a social media storm by accusing the Danish company of refusing a bulk order on political grounds.
The children's toy became embroiled in controversy when Ai said its manufacturer had refused to supply him directly as it "cannot approve the use of Legos for political works".
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