 Fairytale was an act of social subversion, improving relationships between China and the West through interactions among participants and the citizens of Kassel.Ai Weiwei felt that he was able to make a positive influence on both participants of Fairytale and Kassel citizens.2008, video, 1h 18m

On 15 December 2008, a citizens' investigation began with the goal of seeking an explanation for the casualties of the Sichuan earthquake that happened on 12 May 2008.