Tissue Series, by Lisa Nilsson:

“These pieces are made of Japanese mulberry paper and the gilded edges of old books. They are constructed by a technique of rolling and shaping narrow strips of paper called quilling or paper filigree. Quilling was first practiced by Renaissance nuns and monks who made artistic use of the gilded edges of worn out bibles, and later by 18th century ladies who made artistic use of lots of free time. I find quilling exquisitely satisfying for rendering the densely squished and lovely internal landscape of the human body in cross section.”

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Valentine’s day is near. A couple of ideas to help you show your true committment…

Anatomical Brain Pendant… because it’s always good to carry a spare.

Anatomical Heart Necklace… heart guaranteed not to break or need nitroglycerin.

System is a beautiful series by designer and illustrator Dan Beckemeyer…

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Hugs Keep Us Alive! a lovely t-shirt design by Lim Heng Swee on Threadless…

Erwin the Little Patient has a body that opens up with various soft organs with velcro that can be removed.  Designed to playfully introduce health and body topics to young children.

A torso with removable organs that Horst Kiechle made for the Science Lab of the International School Nadi, Fiji Islands built entirely from 200gms/sqm white card.

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Growth, Destruction, Rebirth I is a photo series by Caitlin Bates:

“My current bodies of work are reflections of interpersonal conflicts, ideals, and childish mentalities. They’re about viewing a world without blood and gore, leaving the meatiness of how our bodies work, function, feel, touch and see still vivdly in tact. Mentally and emotionally speaking, I haven’t grown up. Through my work I’m trying to work out the balance of these irrational thoughts and behaviors into the harsh reality of life.  ”

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Anatomy business cards by Russian design studio F26…

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