Chinese Sculptor Arrested for Old Works, Raising Censorship Concerns
Chinese sculptor Gao Zhen has been retroactively punished for 15-year-old works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups and highlights new extremes for censorship in China.
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Chinese Artist Gao Zhen Faces Secret Trial for 'Slandering Heroes' After Mocking Mao
Contemporary artist Gao Zhen is set to stand trial in China for 'slandering heroes and martyrs' of the Communist Party, facing potential imprisonment for artwork allegedly mocking Mao Zedong, with the proceedings reportedly being held in secret.
Chinese Sculptor Gao Zhen Arrested Over 15-Year-Old Works
Chinese sculptor Gao Zhen has been arrested and is being retroactively punished for works created 15 years ago, a case that has raised alarms among human rights groups regarding censorship in China.
Rights Group Condemns Trial of Chinese Dissident Artist Gao Zhen for Criticizing Mao
US-based dissident artist Gao Zhen, known for satirical Mao Zedong sculptures, is on trial in China for ‘defaming national heroes’ after being detained during a family visit, with a rights group condemning the proceedings and calling for his immediate release.