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It was the most amazing display I have ever seen. It shows in detail what amazing creatures of art and science we truly are. These people willingly gave their bodies for this purpose. A body, once we die, is nothing but a used vehicle that can never be driven again. What a wonderful way to use it for the good. I would much rather be on display like this, than in the ground being devoured by bugs and decay. The body is a wondrous creation no matter what you believe about the "creator".
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I have not seen it, I don't think I could, its funky, ewe... I don't think it is offensive expect for the fact that I 'hear' most all the of 'people' are Asian, what's up with that?? I agree that it is useful for knowledge, think of how many children might have been inspired to be doctors. I mean, if you can look at that and not be bothered you might as well get paid for it.... The laying to rest and anything else that goes on after someone dies is only to consul the living, I assure you the dead to not care...
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Hmmmm... Mixed emotions here. I have heard of it. On the one hand the people who died have willingly donated their bodies. On the other hand, it is kind of creepy looking if also interesting, and I'm sure that many of their organs on display could have been donated to actual living people rather than just as displays. I tend to find actual paintings and pictures of people more beautiful works of art than these corpses on display. When I die I want my organs donated and the rest of me buried.
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I saw it in Phoenix while I was there for a conference on an afternoon when I had some free time. i thought it was amazing, educational, and somewhat awe inspiring. I don't think it's disrespectful of the dead rather a celebration of the complexity and wonder of life.
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ive seen it, i thought it was fascinating. these people probably donated their bodies so if it was ok with the people who are on display then its fine. i would only be against it if there were illegal tings happening behind the scenes
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Explain to me why this should be called "art"? For me this is just a scientific anatomic display- similar to insects on pins. I think its merit is only the "shock" effect.
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Here is a video report on the controversy: Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQLjOWp34O8" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQLjOWp34O8 Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RIYJeN_mIc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RIYJeN_mIc
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People protest this? Without knowing anything else, I suspect the protesters are from some religious group?
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I loved this exhibit when I saw it. @rachelstarlive It's called Plastination. "A human specimen is first preserved according to standard mortuary science. The specimen is then dissected to show whatever it is that someone wants to display. Once dissected, the specimen is immersed in acetone, which eliminates all body water. The specimen is then placed in a large bath of silicone, or polymer, and sealed in a vacuum chamber. Under vacuum, acetone leaves the body in the form of gas and the polymer replaces it, entering each cell and body tissue. A catalyst is then applied to the specimen, hardening it and completing the process. This method of preservation creates a specimen that will not decay." And I don't understand why people are against it. The bodies use in the exhibits where alive at one point and personally donated their body.
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I loved this exhibit when I saw it. @rachelstarliveI ts called Plastination. "A human specimen is first preserved according to standard mortuary science. The specimen is then dissected to show whatever it is that someone wants to display. Once dissected, the specimen is immersed in acetone, which eliminates all body water. The specimen is then placed in a large bath of silicone, or polymer, and sealed in a vacuum chamber. Under vacuum, acetone leaves the body in the form of gas and the polymer replaces it, entering each cell and body tissue. A catalyst is then applied to the specimen, hardening it and completing the process. This method of preservation creates a specimen that will not decay." And I don't understand why people are against it. The bodies use in the exhibits where alive at one point and personally donated their body.
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Cool. I would LOVE to see it. I've always been fascinated by the workings of the human body.
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