Replicas of work by Rodin

(economist.com)
Updated: 2006-12-27 10:18


"Balzac", by Auguste Rodin, 1891-98.

Shanghai's Sculpture Space, housed in what was once the Shanghai Steel Company's Factory Number Ten, has been a success since it opened in 2005.

Besides the best of Chinese contemporary art, it also offers temporary exhibitions, such as this show of replicas of work by Auguste Rodin.

Born in 1840, the French sculptor had become famous by the turn of the century for his skilled and emotive modelling. This exhibition displays more than 30 replicas of Rodin's most famous sculptures, including "The Thinker", "Balzac" and "The Age of Bronze". Also featured are numerous etchings by Rodin, as well as photographs and manuscripts.

Date: Until February 18th 2007
Address:Shanghai Sculpture Space, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu.
Tel: 021 6280 7844.
Open: daily 10am to 4pm.
Tickets: 20 yuan.