"Miss Mao Trying to Poise Herself at the Top of Lenin's Head" (2019) sculpture by Gao Brothers Gao Zhen and Gao Qiang (photo via Wikimedia Commons) Already a member? Sign in here. We rely on readers ...

“..Gao loves to deploy his art from a historical standpoint, as the figures whom he has used in his works usually bring with them specific values, experiences ...

The Chinese government’s recent detentions of two outspoken critics—visual artist Gao Zhen and citizen journalist Zhang Zhan—highlight the continuing suppression of free speech and the shrinking space ...

Gao Brothers is a Chinese collaborative artist duo comprised of the siblings Gao Zhen and Gao Qiang. Collaborating with each other on various projects since 1985, their works are often politically ...

Almine Rech Shanghai is presenting a group exhibition titled Metaphorical Reality, featuring a group of emerging artists from China: Cai Zebin, Gao Ludi, Hu Zi, Wang Shang and Zhang Ruyi.

Miss Mao Trying to Poise Herself at the Top of Lenin's Head sparkles in the bright San Antonio sun like a new chrome bumper on a baby blue '57 Chevy. The reflection off Lenin's face bends the colors ...

Gao Xingjian is a celebrated Chinese-French painter, writer, and cultural figure. Best known for his poetry and prose, Gao has also maintained a dedicated painting practice. His art is consistently ...

Visitors to the Museum of Wisconsin Art earlier this year were confronted with two startling images: a “gundog” and a “bulldog.” That is, dogs with handguns or bullhorns for heads. “One represents war ...