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Gao Zhen – How Mao puts the artist in prison

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Published: September 4th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

On social media, artist Badiucao, a friend of Gao Zhen, called for his release.

The Chinese artist Gao Zhen (高兟) has been arrested in China – for sculptures he created many years ago. The charge: „Attacking the reputation and honor of heroes and martyrs.“ The sculptures in question once brought Gao Zhen and his younger brother Gao Qiang (高强) international fame. They take a critical look at China’s history and one figure in particular: None other than China’s „Great Helmsman“ Mao Zedong.

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