Toni Chanakas · BODIES . . . The Exhibition Coming to the East 4th Neighborhood

April 14th, 2010

It has been a long time since my last post, and quite frankly, I was asked to write about something unusual that will transform the East 4th Street Neighborhood and hopefully bring new audiences into the area.

I began to think to myself, what brings me into the city of Cleveland on a monthly or even weekly basis, anyway? For one, there needs to be something new, inventive or interesting for me to do that I cannot find in the suburbs. In fact an event that is so “out there” that will prompt me to buzz, facebook or even twitter my friends or followers about what I’m doing. This is a two-fold process. I hope to create such excitement and enthusiasm that they will want to check it out. Hopefully, they will repost to their friends and followers as well. Here goes!

This new exhibit will transform the old Woolworth store into a cutting-edge, art experience – BODIES . . . The Exhibition. I don’t know if anyone remembers a similar Exhibit, at the Great Lakes Science Center, but I was amazed at the quality, detail and preservation of these human BODIES or art forms. These ‘real’ three-dimensional human bodies have been meticulously dissected exploring various areas of the body that probably many of us have never seen.

What makes BODIES different from the Great Lakes Science exhibit? Cleveland native, John Zaller, who serves as Vice President of Creative and Design for this exhibit, wanted to further integrate Cleveland’s history and current modern design elements at the East 4th Street Neighborhood with a fresh, dynamic show. With Zaller’s 15 years experience in the traveling exhibit industry, BODIES will surely entertain and explore new audiences into a different art form.

The bottom line is, we have an abandoned space at a prime location that perfectly lends itself by providing BODIES the exposure of working professionals to individuals who want an excuse to come downtown. Zaller states, “ . . . we focused on transforming this space to provide a combination of form and function that affords visitors the time and space to create their own unique experience.” Let’s be honest, Clevelanders want a reason to come downtown, and this is a perfect solution. Food, Art and revitalizing our economy by patronizing our great local amenities is a Win-Win.

This exhibit will hopefully ignite enthusiasm as Zaller states “ . . . pay tribute to the human body that continues to inspire us every single day.” This exhibit gives audiences an exploratory view that mixes early medical historical imagery with advanced medical knowledge/technology. If you are unfamiliar how your muscles look when bent or flexed, then this is a must see.

My anticipation stems from the many local partnerships- the Downtown Cleveland Alliance that equivocally states, “diversity helps us bring new visitor’s downtown” to MRN Ltd., who is responsible for the revitalization of the historic neighborhood. With all this backing plus Cleveland native, Zaller, this should be a memorable showcase of what Cleveland has to offer, a unique and vibrant experience for us all to be proud.

Exhibit opening: June 5 thru October 2010
Location: Corner of Euclid Avenue and East 4th Street
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Website: http://www.bodiestheexhibition.com/clevelandfor more information and photo reference.

My blog for other information: http://www.tonichanakas.com/creative-projects/

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  1. Toni Chanakas Says:
    April 15th, 2010 at 11:24 am

    There was a few typos to this post. I apologize. This is edited and reposted. Thanks to the readers of Brewed Fresh Daily.

    Regards,

    Toni