The Thinker - in much smaller scale (Photo; CCTV.com)

A series of colorful Marilyn Monroe prints (Photo: CCTV.com)

Tradition and avant-garde, indigenous and the exotic clash at 11th Beijing International Art Expo.(Photo: CCTV.com)

One of the most-recognized works in all of sculpture - the Thinker - in much smaller scale - speaks to the high caliber of this year's international exhibits. The original sculpture, was done in bronze, by Auguste Rodin in 1902. A man sits in sober meditation battling with a powerful internal struggle. Rodin's sculpture is replicated in 25 smaller ones on limited release around the world.

The Thinker aside, Artco France also presents a series of colorful Marilyn Monroe prints. They are selling for ten thousand yuan RMB apiece. Their selection includes a smaller, colored glaze version of Myron's Discobolos, a delightful twist on Arman's Venus sculptures. There are some nudes from Walasse Ting.

Elle Zhou, Asia Market Representative of Artco France, said, "We have been cooperating with Valsuani, a local bronze factory - for the Thinker recreations. Last year, we brought one to the art expo in Shanghai and has received immediate attention. We are eager to find more interested partners in Beijing this year."

The 11th Beijing International Art Expo runs until Thursday.

(CCTV May 6, 2008)