Myth of Human Body Exhibit-Cadavers On Display.
The famous Myths of Human Body invaded Manila. Myths of Human Body is an exhibit which showcases Dissected Cadavers. Statues seem to be a wax figure but don’t be fooled by what you see because all of it is made from real human flesh.
One of the Myths of Human Body’s aim is to expose different body system. Each system is linked to a Greek God like Zeus,Poseidon and Hades,naming few of them. Extremely artistic cuts and postures were done to the cadavers. The exhibits hall would be a little creepy for those who fear death.
The very main purpose of the exhibit is to persuade viewers to care for their own organs and system. The aim is brought by showing the progressive deterioration of body organs like lungs and heart if you continue smoking. According to the survey in University of Kassel in Germany, nine percent of exhibit viewers started to cut their smoking while twenty percent started to do regular exercise to stay healthy.
Sample Picture of the exhibit below
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The Cadavers were preserved using the patented technique of Dr. Gunther Von Hagens called Plastination. Plastination is tedious technique to preserve human body and prevent decomposition. Plastination has four key steps and consumes up to 1,500 hours to be fully performed. First step is to do the usual embalming using formaldehyde solution. Afterwards, the body would be dissected and cut to near its desired design. The cadaver would be placed in a bath of freezing acetone. Acetone dehydrates the body by replacing the water and fats in the cells. The dehydrated cadaver would be submerged into a boiling polymer or silicone rubber. Polymer or silicone rubber would replace the acetone absorbed by the cells. The acetone evaporates, the silicone is absorbed by minimal application of heat. The final step is to harden the cadaver and fix its posture by either gas,heat or ultraviolet light application.
The Plasticinated Cadaver’s can be sold to Medical Practitioners but they need to secure proper documentation before acquiring one. Gunther still managed to sell other Plasticinated Flesh of animal corpse to public. His products can be purchased and ordered through is www.plastination-products.com. Since the process is very complicated expect that his artworks are expensive. The average cost would be around $50,000 to $100,000 roughly. Check his product catalog here.
There are several Myths of Human Body exhibit world-wide. In Philippines the exhibit is held in Taguig and is expected to run until April 2011. Camera is not allowed inside the exhibit so it would be a bad news for D-SLR lovers.
MYTH OF THE HUMAN BODY EXHIBIT
Neobabylon Building
9 Bayani Road, AFPOVAI
Taguig City
Entrance Fee: P350.00
Tel nos: 8895467 / 8891724
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Post CommentBrewed Coffee
On December 3, 2010 at 6:29 pm
JP, kahit siguro bayaran ako just to go there, I won’t LOL! Lalo pa sinabi mong hindi replica kundi galing din sa real cadavers. No way Jose! Not fearful of death but I don’t like seeing the internal organs hahaha!
A good article though. Interesting, specially about that plastination technique. Galing!
culprit pontiff
On December 3, 2010 at 6:43 pm
just imagine that it’s just a wax figure so you would wash away the fear.
the exhibit is very informative..
to the point that you would be overfed with knowledge..
bryeunade
On December 3, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Its a bit creepy but think its very educational
lapasan
On December 3, 2010 at 9:17 pm
good post.
xyz999
On December 3, 2010 at 10:16 pm
The plastination process seems to be quite interesting. Overall, this is a very informative post and thank you for sharing.
Suni51
On December 3, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Very interesting way to inform, Really useful education.
MarcoP
On December 3, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Thanks!
Likha
On December 3, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Huh?! Real human flesh? Aren’t there ethical considerations in this? An intriguing post.
papaleng
On December 4, 2010 at 12:14 am
Wow! good to see it. biruin mo tunay na bangkay..
Anj M
On December 4, 2010 at 12:26 am
Nice
Pam Stushnoff
On December 4, 2010 at 1:01 am
I’m sure we have visited the same exhibit although the one I saw was Body Worlds – The Human Brain. I know Body Worlds have several different exhibits on display around the world.
I found it very creepy but also very informative at the same time. I’m not sure I would visit another exhibit though.
My three articles cover the same topic from a different angle.
Great post.
Kuru Tsu
On December 4, 2010 at 1:03 am
This was featured in jessica soho before. Human flesh talaga ang gamit dyan pero may consent ng mga may-ari ng katawan. Dumalaw yan dito sa Pinas,e. Di nga lang ako nakapunta. Gusto ko pa naman sana para makakuha ng photos.
powerlogic
On December 4, 2010 at 3:48 am
wow..very informative…preserved ba yan?
AJ Garcia
On December 4, 2010 at 6:10 am
Very educational but kind of creepy for me. Thanks for the share.
gaby7
On December 4, 2010 at 7:11 am
I was terrified by the images inspite of your warning! A great post!
roaringlion
On December 4, 2010 at 8:00 am
wow. as in WOW!
cyrenjan
On December 4, 2010 at 9:02 am
It’s a very educational post though I can’t imagine standing in front those…
Will Dee
On December 4, 2010 at 10:43 am
Informative and detail post. Thanks for sharing this article.
albert1jemi
On December 4, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Great Share
nz2rdfox
On December 4, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Informative post indeed…hayan para sa mga gustong maging bata pa rin tignan kahit bangkay na..pedeng pede itong article ni jeanperrie…:)
crisdiwata
On December 6, 2010 at 1:17 am
Very educational nga kaso di kaya ng sikmura ko tingnan baka magkalat pa ko dun. Thanks for sharing anyways.
gb1269
On December 6, 2010 at 8:00 am
Parts of our body preserved inside out, never been seen until this process.
gunay39
On December 6, 2010 at 12:19 pm
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adlecirc
On December 7, 2010 at 12:36 pm
can anyone please tell me where is the exact place of this exhibit…thanks!!!!
culprit pontiff
On December 7, 2010 at 12:49 pm
global city taguig..
SimplyShash
On December 12, 2010 at 3:09 am
Bit creepy, but strangely informative post. Thanks