Mao Zedong Portrait

The portrait of Mao Zedong became one of the most iconic visual symbols of 20th-century China. More than just a likeness, it carried layers of political, historical, and cultural meaning. Appearing in paintings, sculptures, prints, and even everyday objects, it formed a distinct visual language. Whether used as a tool of official propaganda or reinterpreted by contemporary artists, the Mao portrait transcends a simple image—it remains a “timeless” symbol for reflecting on history, memory, and collective identity.