It’s one of the most recognisable sculptures in the world, and only 22 casts were made from the original mould. Of those, only one is in South America, sitting in Plaza de Congreso in front of the National Congress Building.
However, in a sad reflection of what happens here if it ain’t fenced off, Rodin’s Thinker recently got a new, temporary, colour.
Rodin's Pink Thinker, Buenos Aires
I saw it on a tour a few weeks ago, snapped the above pic, and within 2 days it was scrubbed clean – impressively fast for this city where graffiti scrawled on the main Cathedral is often left for weeks on end. However, according to this article, in their haste to blast the pink off with water, the city Government may have caused irreversible damage to the sculpture and its original patination. Nice try…
I like the pink–I’m sure it was painted for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this month!
Rodin’s Thinker – One of the greatest sculptures ever. Sad that this happened in front of Congress. Do you think many senators/deputies even know its importance? That it was badly cleaned is no surprise.
Would be nice woudn’t it? They managed to put a condom on the Obelisco after all!
OMG how have I never seen him all the times I’ve been in BsAs!?!
Well, you’ve never come on my tour! See what you’ve missed out on ;o)