Body Worlds was founded by Gunther von Hagens , who invented plastination . The donor David Dixon says the exhibit is a didactic alternative to burial , however . About 800 people in North America are on donor list for Body Worlds . Purpose of the exhibit is education and enlightenment , von Hagens says .
Body Worlds was created by Gunther von Hagens , who invented plastination . Body donor Toney Dixon says the exhibit is a didactic alternative to burial , cremation . About 800 people in North America are on donor list for Body Worlds . Purpose of the exhibit is education and enlightenment , von Hagens says .