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Anatomical Venus Book Release Party and Symposium

The Anatomical Venus—a new Morbid Anatomy book by our co-founder and creative director, Joanna Ebenstein—explores the curious history of seductive female anatomical wax models, created in the 18th century and peaking in fashion in the 19th. The book traces–in images and words–the evolution of these enigmatic sculptures from wax effigy to fetish figure and the embodiment of the uncanny.

On June 4, we hope you’ll join us for a one-day symposium to celebrate the release of The Anatomical Venus with a symposium exploring the range of topics covered by the book including anatomized women, wax, the ecstatic, Catholicism and the cult of the saints, the uncanny, and more. After, join us for an after party at our local bar, Halyards, with DJ stylings by Friese Undine and films curated by David Cory. Books will be available for sale and signing.











When: Sat., Jun. 4, 2016 at 11:30 am
Where: Morbid Anatomy Museum
424 Third Ave. Brooklyn

Price: $15, $45 with book
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The Anatomical Venus—a new Morbid Anatomy book by our co-founder and creative director, Joanna Ebenstein—explores the curious history of seductive female anatomical wax models, created in the 18th century and peaking in fashion in the 19th. The book traces–in images and words–the evolution of these enigmatic sculptures from wax effigy to fetish figure and the embodiment of the uncanny.

On June 4, we hope you’ll join us for a one-day symposium to celebrate the release of The Anatomical Venus with a symposium exploring the range of topics covered by the book including anatomized women, wax, the ecstatic, Catholicism and the cult of the saints, the uncanny, and more. After, join us for an after party at our local bar, Halyards, with DJ stylings by Friese Undine and films curated by David Cory. Books will be available for sale and signing.

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