# China: Dissident artist jailed for satirical Mao sculptures

https://mins.news/en/item/32579

- DW, 2026-08-26 03:46 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/china-dissident-artist-jailed-for-satirical-mao-sculptures/a-78502724?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> A Chinese court has reportedly sentenced dissident sculptor Gao Zhen to three years in prison for works satirizing Mao Zedong. He was convicted of infringing on the reputation of heroes under China’s Law on the Protection of Heroes and Martyrs. Supporters and rights groups have called for his immediate, unconditional release.

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