China sentences artist Gao Zhen, U.S. expresses 'strong concern'
Artist Gao Zhen, a member of the 'Gao Brothers' known for socially-oriented art and criticism of the Cultural Revolution, was arrested in China two years ago and sentenced to three years in prison. The U.S. State Department has expressed 'strong concern' over the case, stating that the charges against Gao relate to events that occurred years before the law under which he was convicted.
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(Adnkronos) - The US Department of State has expressed 'strong concerns' regarding the case of artist Gao Jian, who resides in the US and is known as a member of 'Gao Brothers', whose art is famous for its criticism of the Cultural Revolution. He was arrested in China two years ago and was sentenced to three years' imprisonment yesterday. In a statement to Europa Press, the State Department spokesperson emphasized that the charge of 'defamation of heroes and martyrs' against Gao, which relates to works featuring Mao Zedong, was based on events that occurred 'many years before the law was enacted' that led to his conviction.
(Adnkronos) - The U.S. State Department has expressed 'strong concern' regarding the case of Gao Zhen, an artist from the 'Gao Brothers' (known for their socially-oriented art and criticism of the Cultural Revolution), who resides in the United States, was arrested two years ago in China, and was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday. In statements to Europa Press, a State Department representative emphasized that the charges against Gao - 'calumny against Chinese heroes and martyrs' in relation to works featuring Mao Zedong - relate to events that occurred 'years before the enactment of the law' on which Gao was convicted.
(Adnkronos) - 'Strong concern' comes from the US State Department regarding the case of Gao Zhen, the artist from the 'Gao Brothers' (known for their committed art, their criticism of the Cultural Revolution) residing in the United States, arrested two years ago in China and sentenced yesterday to three years in prison. In statements to Europa Press, a State Department spokesperson emphasized that the charges against Gao - 'defamation of Chinese heroes and martyrs' in relation to works featuring Mao Zedong - refer to events dating back to 'years before the enactment of the law' under which Gao was convicted.