Marx Commemorated

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A sculpture of Karl Marx sitting next to Friedrich Engels is displayed at an on-going exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of Marx's birth at the National Museum of China in Beijing (XINHUA)
Visitors look at a painting featuring Karl Marx at the exhibition titled Power of Truth on June 26 (WEI YAO)
Visitors take photos at the exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Karl Marx on June 26 (WEI YAO)
Books on display at the exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Karl Marx on June 26 (WEI YAO)
The exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Karl Marx attracts many visitors (WEI YAO)

An ongoing exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Karl Marx (1818-1883) is held at the National Museum of China.

Titled The Power of Truth, the exhibition kicked off on May 5 and will run through August 5. The three exhibition halls feature Marx's life, Sinicized Marxism and Marxism-themed contemporary art.

Dozens of artifacts, including books, documents, letters and photos, which help visitors understand how a young scholar evolved into one of the 20th century's greatest philosophers, are on display. A collection of 24 pieces of artwork created by veteran Chinese painters is also on display, offering an insight into Marx's life and his influence on China.

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