Gao Zhen is a Chinese contemporary artist and one half of the sibling artist duo known as the Gao Brothers, alongside his brother Gao Qiang. The Gao Brothers are known for their provocative and politically charged artwork, including sculpture, photography, and performance art that critiques authoritarianism and commemorates victims of political violence, particularly the Tiananmen Square massacre. Gao Zhen was detained by Chinese authorities in 2019, drawing international condemnation and highlighting the ongoing repression of artists and intellectuals in China.