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Coming to Adelaide¬Ý- The Amazing Bodies Exhibition is set to Educate, Entertain and Amaze!!
23 Feb 2011 - A brand new and controversial exhibition, The Amazing Bodies, is set to have its debut in Adelaide from 5th March 2011.
Taking visitors on a journey of discovery, the exhibition will showcase a variety of whole animal and human bodies that haven been plastinated*, displaying their internal organs, muscles and body parts, true to life and in a way never seen before by the general public.
Held at the Stirling Angas Pavilion, Adelaide Event and exhibition Centre, at Wayville, the exhibition is a captivating display of science and 'avant-garde' art that is both amazing, confronting - and to some shocking! Staying true to every physical detail, visitors are offered an opportunity to see and understand their own anatomy and that of animals; both thought provoking and fascinating.
Professor Cris dos Remedios, a Professor of Anatomy at The University of Sydney says,
"The exhibition is a thrilling, entertaining and sometimes confronting look at living beings in a way never seen before by the average person. Anyone with an interest in animals, biology, or art, or anyone who is just inquisitive to see how animal and human bodies actually work, should visit this exhibition. Some visitors will find this truly fascinating but others might hold their hands over their eyes at the sight of bodily organs and anatomical parts! There is a strong theme of evolution throughout the exhibition showing how organs can be adapted for different functions in keeping with the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's Evolution of the Species' last year.
The Amazing Bodies comes as a result of the huge success in Adelaide of a previous exhibition in 2007, Amazing Human Bodies; similar exhibitions have been visited by over 22 million people all over the world.
Professor dos Remedios adds, "This exhibition is bigger and better than Amazing Human Bodies and has been two years in the making. Not only do we show a human body and even the growth of human embryos, but we also show a variety of animal bodies including a whale, ostrich, horse, giraffe, crocodile, monkey and many more. There is such a huge amount to learn and enjoy and we are thrilled to have the exhibition world debut here in Melbourne."
The exhibits explore various biological and artistic themes through comparative anatomical displays. Visitors can learn what part the locomotive, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive and reproductive systems play in keeping humans and animals alive, as well as marvel at the artistic and intriguing bodies, slices and organs.
The exhibition is open from, Friday to Wednesday - 10am until 5pm (last entry 4.15pm) and Thursday 10am - 8pm (last entry 7.15pm) and runs until 8 May.
Entry for Amazing Bodies is $23 for adults, $15 for children (aged of 7-14) and $58 for families (two adults and two children). Concessions (pensioners with a senior card or students with ID) $18; for primary and secondary school groups of more than 15 people, the cost is $14 per person.
Please visit www.amazingbodies.com.au for further information and ticket purchase. Tickets can also be purchased through www.moshtix.com.au, or by calling 1300 (GET TIX) 439 849.
*Invented by controversial anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens (famed for his current series "Anatomy for Beginners" on SBS - The Anatomist), plastination is a process that involves the removal of bodily fluids and replacing them with polymers (plastics). During the process about 70% of the body (mainly fluids and fats) are replaced by plastic materials such as silicone rubber or polyester resin, using a special vacuum process, giving the appearance of a body with no skin, and with the anatomical and physiological structures retained and true to life.
For more information, images, the opportunity to tour the exhibition or interview a representive, please contact:
Brian Haddy
bhaddy@ozemail.com.au
M: 0413 156 172
Nikita Vaz
nikita@amazingbodies.com.au
M: 0433 011 044