Artist known for sculptures of Mao Zedong jailed for slandering ‘heroes and martyrs’
Artist Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in prison for satirical sculptures of Mao Zedong.
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The story so far
Gao Zhen, an artist known for sculptures of Mao Zedong, has been sentenced to three years in prison. The artist was convicted of slandering heroes and martyrs, according to Amnesty International. The sentence is the maximum allowed under Chinese law for the crime of which Gao Zhen was convicted. The artist's work has been described as satirical by rights groups and news outlets.
The artist's conviction and sentencing have drawn international attention. Amnesty International has condemned the sentence, calling it an assault on artistic freedom. The BBC, WSJ, ABC News, and The Washington Post have all covered the story, with rights groups and news outlets describing the sculptures as satirical. The artist's work has been a subject of controversy in China, where criticism of political figures is heavily restricted.
The artist's sentence is the maximum allowed under Chinese law for the crime of which Gao Zhen was convicted. The artist's work has been described as satirical by rights groups and news outlets. The artist's conviction and sentencing have drawn international attention, with Amnesty International condemning the sentence as an assault on artistic freedom.
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The reporting (5)
- China: Maximum sentence for artist Gao Zhen is an assault on artistic freedom Amnesty International · 3h ago
- Gao Zhen: China jails artist over satirical Mao Zedong sculptures, say rights groups BBC · 3h ago
- Chinese Court Sentences Artist Who Lampooned Mao WSJ · 10h ago
- Chinese artist jailed over satirical works of ex-leader Mao Zedong ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 10h ago
- Chinese artist sentenced to 3 years in prison over satirical Mao statues The Washington Post · 10h ago
The obvious questions
Who is Gao Zhen?
Gao Zhen is an artist known for creating sculptures of Mao Zedong.
What was Gao Zhen convicted of?
Gao Zhen was convicted of slandering heroes and martyrs.
What is the maximum sentence for this crime in China?
The maximum sentence for this crime in China is three years in prison.
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