New York-based artist Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in prison over sculptures that satirically portrayed Mao Zedong.
The case centers on Gao’s works, which used satire to depict the former Chinese leader. The sentencing was issued by a court in China.
Gao, who is based in New York, was convicted in connection with the sculptures. The ruling adds to ongoing scrutiny of artistic expression in China.
The case has drawn attention because of its focus on Mao and the use of satire in contemporary art.
