"Gao Zhen is an artist. He has a right to artistic freedom, period. This shows the Chinese government's logic, when they want to target someone, they can use anything in their power to do so."
"My son hasn't seen his father since the year before last, and we have been barred from sending letters to him since last May. It's had a significant impact on my son's emotions and health."
"The brothers' most famous works include Miss Mao, which features Mao with a Pinocchio nose and breasts, and Mao's Guilt, a bronze statue of the former leader kneeling remorsefully."
Gao Zhen, a Chinese dissident artist, is on trial for allegedly defaming national heroes, facing a maximum three-year prison sentence. His wife, Zhao Yaliang, reported that the trial occurred in a closed court without a verdict. Gao was detained in 2024 during a visit to China from the US, despite previous visits being trouble-free. His family is under exit bans, impacting their emotional well-being. The trial has drawn attention from EU diplomats, who were blocked from attending, highlighting concerns over artistic freedom in China.
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