Renowned British sculptor Antony Gormley has told AFP of his concern over the "uglier sides" of China's state control but says artistic engagement with the historic and cultural powerhouse is crucial. The artist most famous for his vast 'Angel of the North' roadside statue in northeast England has a new exhibition opening in Beijing on Thursday entitled 'Body Buildings' -- his 14th in a country he has visited regularly since the mid-1990s. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES