Gao Zhen, a prominent artist critiquing the Cultural Revolution, was detained by authorities for allegedly slandering China’s heroes, reflecting on the nation’s tense relationship with historical narratives.
The police raid on the Gao brothers' studio revealed the complexities of censorship in contemporary China, where even past artworks can lead to modern repercussions under new laws.
Gao Qiang noted, 'I believe that applying retroactive punishment for actions that took place before the new law came into effect contradicts the principle of non-retroactivity.' This illustrates the challenges artists face.
Discussing their family's painful history, Gao Qiang stated, 'We are completely exhausted from dealing with the ghosts of the Cultural Revolution and have stopped creating such work,' highlighting the emotional toll of censorship.
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