Can’t find your duodenum, dural sac or deep peroneal nerve? Try looking for them at the Rialto Building downtown, 300 W. Congress St, starting this Saturday at Bodies: The Exhibition. The show features a literal inside look at what makes us tick as well as showing what effects cancer and other diseases can wrack on our organs. Tickets can be found at www.bodiestucson.com or by calling (888) 263-4379.
It’s the only place in the state where you’ll see stiff, unresponsive human bodies (besides the Legislature).
This article appears in May 13-19, 2010.
There are several versions of this show traveling around the country. I viewed one last summer and found it fascinating. However, my friend was disturbed by this use of real human bodies for financial gain. Some of the poses are more artistic. Others are more aimed at education. I have heard that to be accepted in this country more emphasis has been put on education. But some of them are creative and beautiful as works of art.
I would recommend this for anyone. There is nothing ‘icky’ or gory. The only reservation might be if you would have trouble explaining this use of real people to your children.
Sandragon