Chinese artist Gao Zhen, who gained fame and recognition for creating politically charged artworks with his brother Gao Qiang, was arrested in China, the New York Times reported Monday.

Gao Zhen, a Chinese artist who is known for his critical depictions of Mao Zedong, has been detained under a law banning the defamation of “heroes and martyrs”. In a post published on Facebook ...

Dissident Chinese artist Gao Zhen has been detained on suspicion of "insulting revolutionary heroes and martyrs," his brother and artistic partner Gao Qiang has said. The Gao Brothers are known ...

News that Gao Zhen has been in detention since August 26 was confirmed by his younger brother Gao Qiang, who recently moved to the United States. The public security bureau of Sanhe, a commune ...

Gao Zhen, who is based in New York, was detained on Monday while visiting relatives, his family has said. He faces charges under the 2021 heroes and martyrs protection law, which criminalises the ...