Comments on: Body Worlds: Real Human Flesh, Transformed by Plastic

By: WriteEditSeek

WriteEditSeek — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:36:33 +0000

Fascinating article. I find the pregnant woman more than a little disturbing because she and her unborn baby make our mortality all the more “real.” I had some friends invite me to go to Body Worlds last winter, but I decided against it. It is a little too morbid and in your face for me.

By: Eleeza Shellard

Eleeza Shellard — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:55:10 +0000

These pieces of anatomical art are fascinating and beautiful. I would however be more interested in the combined effort of these pieces in conjunction with a number of campaigns. First and foremost, an anti-abortion campaign. For this reason I found the ’Pregnant female model’ of most captivating interest. The method of preservation is nothing less than genius and deserving of praise. Based on this article, I believe that the positioning of the subjects was done with the utmost sensitivity and decorum as far as the process will allow. Respect is shown in many ways, let us hope that a balance can be maintained between scientific art and modesty in the future with regards new individuals taking up the art. I did note a loop hole in the Czech laws- these stipulate that the showing of tissues for Money is not allowable- However charitable exhibitions or public galleries which are funded on generous donation were not mentioned. But don’t take my word on the matter.

Again Beautiful-Thank you.

By: Ruby Hawk

Ruby Hawk — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:30:07 +0000

I don’t want to see it.l

By: michelle

michelle — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:43:21 +0000

I had the pleasure of seeing this exhibition at the California Science Center. It’s truly amazing. Although it does reverberate the fact that we will all one day die, the opportunity to see how the human body is formed and works is something I would do again any day.

By: Duff D Moss

Duff D Moss — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:19:04 +0000

I actually think that Gunther is a genius, and he has done a lot for medicine for helping people better understand the body. He is however a total FREAKING weirdo.

Awesomely interesting article dude.

By: R J Evans

R J Evans — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:36:06 +0000

fascinating stuff – I am the guy who can turn green when watching Casualty on the TV, but this was really interesting!

By: Lauren Axelrod

Lauren Axelrod — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:34:11 +0000

I personally went to this exhibit in Tampa, and the ethics of the exhibit were of no concern to viewers. The bodies exhibited were donated to science by the individuals themselves. As a person studying to become a Doctor, I found that the entire exhibit made me want to donate my body as well after I die. Of course your body means nothing when you are gone, so you may as well donate it to help with education.

By: Joe Dorish

Joe Dorish — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:29:34 +0000

My nephew wants to see this in NYC but cannot talk his parents into it yet.

By: Karen Gross

Karen Gross — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:52:26 +0000

I can imagine the ethical dilemmas that could result. While this exhibit would be very educational, you certainly have a point about the theft or sale of human remains. What if the body was someone you knew? I think the whole idea is fascinating and horrifying at the same time.

By: Jo Oliver

Jo Oliver — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:00:26 +0000

very interesting piece