Chinese artist Gao Zhen faces repression over Mao sculptures
Chinese artist Gao Zhen, a US resident, is under scrutiny by Chinese authorities for sculptures created in the 2000s that explicitly criticized Mao Zedong's regime. His family remains in legal limbo. His wife hopes, without much conviction, that Donald Trump's visit to China on May 14 and 15 might influence his case favorably.
Key facts
- Gao Zhen is a Chinese artist and US resident.
- Authorities object to his sculptures from the 2000s criticizing Mao.
- Gao Zhen and his family are in legal limbo.
- His wife hopes Trump's visit on May 14-15 may help.
- The report is from Le Monde on May 5, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Gao Zhen
Institutions
- Le Monde
Locations
- China
- United States