Body Works

Running from January 17th through April 29th Gunther von Hagens controversial art exhibit Body Worlds 2 will be presented at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL. The exhibit uses a technique invented by von Hagens called plastination. The process preserves anatomical structures by replacing water and fat with a special plastic, resulting in bodies which can be touched, do not decay or rot, and retain almost all accuracy even down to the most microscopic detail. I felt as if this was an important event to share with anyone interested because it is an incredibly stunning and unique exhbit which has been the subject of much criticism and equal praise.

- Body Worlds Video