Taxidermy in the Modern Age: The Story So Far

    Taxidermy. It is not quite the epitome of cheer as it is primarily death preserved, after all. However, once you get past the icky parts, it is easy to see why the technique (art form?) of animal stuffing survived pretty much throughout human history. Besides, that may just be the very reason it will continue […]

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    Faux Taxidermy: Resin Bear Head Wall Mounts by White Faux Taxidermy

    Create a strong statement in your home with these black and white faux taxidermy bear head wall mounts. Each bear mount is custom painted and sculpted from resin, measuring 17.5″ x 12″ and 8.75″ deep. Scroll below for side view and link to where you can get your own faux taxidermy bear head wall mount.

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    Faux Taxidermy: Deborah Simon’s “Flayed Bears”

    A combination of taxidermy, anatomy, sculpture and plush toy, Deborah Simon’s “Flayed Bears” collection certainly borders between grotesque, quirky and beautiful. Although miniature in size at 22 inches, the bears look lifelike and menacing, as captured in these photos by photographer Dan Wonderly. The bears are made from polymer clay, faux fur, linen, embroidery floss, acrylic paint, […]

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    Bookmarked: “The Breathless Zoo” by Rachel Poliquin

    “From sixteenth-century cabinets of wonders to contemporary animal art, The Breathless Zoo: Taxidermy and the Cultures of Longing examines the cultural and poetic history of preserving animals in lively postures. But why would anyone want to preserve an animal, and what is this animal-thing now? Rachel Poliquin suggests that taxidermy is entwined with the enduring human longing to […]

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    Art Attack: Photographer Klaus Pichler’s “Skeletons in the Closet”

    Photographer Klaus Pichler gives us a quirky look at still life taxidermy as captured in Vienna’s Museum of Natural History. To know more about the story behind the photo series, click this link to read Kerri McDonald’s article posted on <lens.blogs.nytimes.com>. But for now, enjoy the photos!!!

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    Bookmarked: “Taxidermy” by Alexis Turner

    “Collected here in one volume are the greatest examples of taxidermy, freshly photographed in situ, from contemporary apartments and rarely seen private interiors to luxury fashion shoots, hipster lounges and restaurants, and museums and galleries… This intriguing and engaging volume offers inspiration to anyone seeking to incorporate taxidermy into any type of setting, historical or […]

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    What is Taxidermy?

    First of all, it’s not spelled taxadermy. The word taxidermy is derived from the ancient Greek words taxis, which means movement, and derma, which means skin. So when you put the two words together, taxidermy means movement of skin. And yes, usually it’s the skin, and the antlers if any, that is used in modern […]

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