National Art Museum honors workers in new exhibition

The National Art Museum of China has opened a sculpture exhibition honoring working people ahead of International Workers' Day, featuring pieces that will remain on display through late June.

The sculptures, crafted from bronze, wood, stone and ceramic, depict people from various professions, including fishermen, herders, animal keepers, industrial workers and farmers, capturing both their resilience and humanity through diverse artistic styles.

Some sculptures represent anonymous laborers committed to societal progress through their work, while others portray prominent figures such as scientists Yuan Longping and Nan Rendong, known for their significant contributions to China's scientific development.

A replica sculpture of Karl Marx, created by Wu Weishan, is displayed at a workers-themed exhibition at the National Art Museum of China, April 22, 2025. [Photo by Liu Sitong/China.org.cn]