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Auguste Rodin Musée Rodin, Paris, France

The Thinker

Statue of a seated man with his elbow resting on his knee and chin on his hand, symbol of contemplation.

Note about the author:
Rodin was a French sculptor, considered one of the fathers of modern sculpture.

Period1902
Dimensions182 cm (height)
MaterialsBronze
TechniquesLost-wax casting
The Thinker

The Shape of Thought

Rodin’s The Thinker represents deep reflection and human contemplation.

In this challenge, reinterpret the concept of thinking. You can recreate the famous pose, redesign the sculpture, or represent the idea of thought in a completely new way.

Maybe your thinker is modern, digital, humorous, or symbolic. Use any medium you like: sculpture, photography, illustration, 3D art, or creative construction.

Your goal is to explore what thinking looks like in today’s world.

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    Challenge period

    From 01 December 2026 to 31 December 2026

  • Prize.1

    To be defined!

  • Prize.2

    To be defined!

  • Prize.3

    To be defined!

After the challenge ends, we’ll notify winners via email and publish them here.

We’re getting everything ready. Read the brief, sketch your idea, and come back when submissions open.

Submissions open on
December 1, 2026