NewzChinese artist Gao Zhen was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday. The sentencing stems from satirical works of art he created, including statues of China's former leader Mao Zedong, which authorities ruled infringed upon the reputation of heroes.
Gao is a U.S.-based artist who was previously part of an artistic duo. His imprisonment highlights ongoing legal consequences in China regarding artistic expressions that touch upon historical political figures and state-sanctioned heroes.
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