Artwork that secretly honored Hong Kong dissidents removed

Digital artwork secretly honouring Hong Kong's pro-democracy activists removed

A digital artwork published on a billboard in Hong Kong has been taken down after it was revealed it had secret references to dissidents that are being tried by the city's court under the harsh National Security Law (NSL).  US-based artist Patrick Amadon developed the art piece titled 'No Rioters' wherein he inserted names of the jailed activists in flashing text that naked human eyes cannot perceive. 

Artwork That Secretly Honored Hong Kong Dissidents Removed

Unclear whether the government played a role in the decision to remove the artwork

Digital artwork that secretly honoured Hong Kong dissidents removed

Flashes of Matrix-like text in the artwork showcased the names and prison sentences of convicted Hong Kong activists and other prominent figures in the pro-democracy movement

Artwork paying secret tribute to protesters is removed in Hong Kong

A department store in Hong Kong removed digital artwork 'No Rioters' from U.S. artist Patrick Amadon that makes covert reference to jailed pro-democracy protesters.

Artwork that secretly honored Hong Kong dissidents removed

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong department store took down a digital artwork that contained hidden references to jailed dissidents, in an incident the artist says is evidence of erosion of free speech in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.

Artwork that secretly honored Hong Kong dissidents removed

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong department store took down a digital artwork that contained hidden references to jailed dissidents, in an incident the artist says is evidence of erosion of free speech in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.