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Chinese Artist Gao Zhen Sentenced to Three Years for Satirical Mao Sculptures

Rights groups say the verdict signals expanded use of a broad heroes-and-martyrs law to curb dissent.

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara Remains Unaccounted For After Prison Term Ended

Artist Places Unsanctioned Pro-Palestine Vinyl on Whitney Museum Displays

Man Arrested Near Warsaw in Killing of Exiled Russian Artist

French War-Crimes Complaint Seeks Probe of 2024 Beirut Strike That Killed Artist Ali Cherri’s Parents

Chinese Dissident Artist Gao Zhen Tried in Secret Over Satirical Mao Works

NYC First Lady Linked to DSA ‘Palestine on the Ballot’ Artwork as School Use Draws New Scrutiny

Kent Police Say Margate Art Show Broke No Hate-Crime Laws as Calls for Review Grow

Ai Weiwei Makes First Trip Back to China Since 2015

Beeple Debuts ‘Regular Animals’ at Art Basel: Robot Dogs With Human Heads Produce Prints and NFTs

White House Publishes List Targeting Smithsonian Exhibits, Presses for ‘Content Corrections’

DHS Retains Controversial “American Progress” Post Despite Artists’ Lawsuits

Golden TV Sculpture of Trump Dancing With Epstein Remains on National Mall

Macron Files Complaint Over Decapitation Depiction in Guadeloupe Artwork

Chinese Artist Gao Zhen Detained for Sculptures Criticizing Mao Zedong

Shepard Fairey Reveals 'FORWARD' Poster Featuring Kamala Harris

Pro-Trump Artist Stages Provocative Balloon Protest at Trump Trial