The Body Worlds and Bodies exhibits approach the intersection of science and art by preserving human cadavers through the process of plastination. Plastination uses reactive polymers and acetone to rid the body of putrefaction bacteria and halt decomposition. Plastination was originally developed as a tool for teaching anatomy and health education, but once removed from the classroom and placed into the context of a museum or gallery, it enters the realm of the grotesque.
A few years ago, the Bodies exhibit showed at the Franklin Institute. I didn't have the opportunity to see it in person, but for those of you who are interested in seeing the show in person, it's still showing in New York and Atlantic City. And if you'd like to, you can even donate your body!
www.bodyworlds.com
www.bodiestheexhibition.com/
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