Controversial Body Worlds Exhibition Opens(Gunther von Hagens)

Gunther von Hagens Picture
Professor Gunter Von Hagens poses next to one of his anatomical specimens playing football at the launch of his latest exhibition BODY WORLDS 4 at Manchester Museum of Science and Industry on February 21, 2008, Manchester, England. Since its debut in Tokyo in 1996, the show has sparked controversy and curiosity. German scientist Gunther von Hagens, who created the show and developed the preservation technique used to preserve the bodies, called "plastination", intends the exhibits to teach people about human skeletal, cardiovascular and the treatment of diseases.
(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Europe)
Next Album:  Gagosian Gallery Opening Reception For Julian Schnabel »
Professor Gunther Von Hagens stands next to one of his anatomical specimens at the launch of his latest exhibition BODY WORLDS 4 at Manchester Museum of Science and Industry on February 21, 2008, Manchester, England. Since its debut in Tokyo in 1996, the show has sparked controversy and curiosity. German scientist Gunther von Hagens, who created the show and developed the preservation technique used to preserve the bodies, called "plastination", intends the exhibits to teach people about human skeletal, cardiovascular and the treatment of diseases. Professor Gunter Von Hagens poses next to one of his anatomical specimens playing football at the launch of his latest exhibition BODY WORLDS 4 at Manchester Museum of Science and Industry on February 21, 2008, Manchester, England. Since its debut in Tokyo in 1996, the show has sparked controversy and curiosity. German scientist Gunther von Hagens, who created the show and developed the preservation technique used to preserve the bodies, called "plastination", intends the exhibits to teach people about human skeletal, cardiovascular and the treatment of diseases. Professor Gunter Von Hagens stands next to one of his anatomical specimens at the launch of his latest exhibition BODY WORLDS 4 at Manchester Museum of Science and Industry on February 21, 2008, Manchester, England. Since its debut in Tokyo in 1996, the show has sparked controversy and curiosity. German scientist Gunther von Hagens, who created the show and developed the preservation technique used to preserve the bodies, called "plastination", intends the exhibits to teach people about human skeletal, cardiovascular and the treatment of diseases. A plastinated cadaver displaying the human arterial sytem on show at BODY WORLDS 4 by Professor Gunther Von Hagens at Manchester Museum of Science and Industry on February 21, 2008, Manchester, England. Since its debut in Tokyo in 1996, the show has sparked controversy and curiosity. German scientist Gunther von Hagens, who created the show and developed the preservation technique used to preserve the bodies, called "plastination", intends the exhibits to teach people about human skeletal, cardiovascular and the treatment of diseases.
«Back
Next»
2 - 5
More From Zimbio
"Michelin Guide 2009" Press Call "Michelin Guide 2009" Press Call
Teacher Training Exhibition Held In The City Teacher Training Exhibition Held In The City
Crab Season Continues In China Crab Season Continues In China
Protests In Opposition Of Prop 8 Continue In California, And Across Country Protests In Opposition Of Prop 8 Continue In California, And Across Country
Interrupted Passage: Featuring Work By Julio Cesar Morales Interrupted Passage: Featuring Work By Julio Cesar Morales
Pope Meets President of Brazil Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva Pope Meets President of Brazil Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva
Students Face Crucial Exams For University Students Face Crucial Exams For University
Former Lehman Brothers CEO Auctions Off Part Of His Art Collection Former Lehman Brothers CEO Auctions Off Part Of His Art Collection
even more pictures »
HomeTerms & PoliciesHelpCompany WikizineFor BloggersAdvertiseSitemapAbout Us
Copyright © 2008 - Zimbio, Inc. Some rights reserved.