Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt has formally requested the return of his "Pillar of Shame" statue from Hong Kong authorities. The statue, commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, was previously located at the University of Hong Kong. This move follows the recent national security convictions of activists associated with the annual Tiananmen vigil, leading Galschiøt to believe the statue is no longer safe in the city. He asserts ownership of the artwork and contends its continued presence in Hong Kong risks further legal repercussions for those connected to it. Galschiøt’s letter to the court seeks official documentation confirming the statue’s removal and a pathway for its repatriation to Denmark. The artist fears the monument could be destroyed or altered due to the changing political climate.