Gao Zhen: China jails artist known for satirical Mao sculptures | The World | ABC News

A Chinese artist has been sentenced to three years in prison for "infringing upon the reputation of heroes" over his satirical works of art, prompting international condemnation and calls for his immediate release.

Gao Zhen was part of an artistic duo known internationally as the Gao Brothers, whose works included statues of China's former leader, Mao Zedong.

Australian-based Chinese artist, Badiucao, spoke to The World's Girish Sawlani about his peer's sentence.

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