Preserving and exposing the human form, he courted controversy with ‘Body Worlds’
- Posted on August 1, 2026
- By Washington Post
- 0 Views
- 1 min read
In brief
Generating AI summary…
Preserving and exposing the human form, he courted controversy with ‘Body Worlds’
Gunther von Hagens, who has died at 81, developed a novel method for preserving bodies. His traveling exhibition sparked debate but became a sensation.
