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Robotic Confucius in Steel Cage Aims to Stir Debate in China

SHANGHAI, January 3, 2012 — A robotic statue of Confucius created by artist Zhang Huan jolts violently in a steel cage as part of an exhibit at the Rockbund Art Museum in Shanghai. On view through January 29, 2012. (58 sec.)

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