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02 December 2011 Maurizio Montalti

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'Schizophyllum Commune' fungal spores

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Growing 'Schizophyllum Commune' fungal spores on petri dishes in the labratory. Picture taken from the site of the artist.

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Maurizio Montalti 5 Dec 2011

Bodies of Change

Installation

The growth of a new burial practice by employing fungi in performing the role of main “disassemblers” within the cyclical processes of growth and decomposition.

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Fungus growth appearing in the folds of the mycelium shroud. This picture is taken from the artist's site .
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Side-view of the Bodies of Change installation

The Schizophyllum Commune mushroom is spreading through the body. This is the first step in the decomposition process. This art piece is part of the Paddestoelen Paradijs exhibition.

created Margarita Osipian modified Margarita Osipian

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