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The Terrible Beauty Of Alison Hiltner's Viruses
You're looking a deadly virus right in the face, but it's not a new work of microscopy or nano-imaging. Instead, it's a giant model made by Minnesota artist Aliston Hiltner. To confront us with the strange beauty of pathogens in her latest show, "Pathology," she used 6,000 balloons. Her work also includes weirdly industrial looking replacement hearts and kidneys, and a whole range of supervillain gear, including hypno-goggles and a mask that encrypts your evil plans. Click through for a gallery. More »
