Boston Museum of Science
Boston, Massachusetts

September 11 - November 4, 2000
Hosted by the Boston Museum of Science and made possible with the assistance of Massachusetts General Hospital, the Ovarian Cancer Education Awareness Network, and Fiber Optic Center, Inc.
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"The show is at once universal and personal ... much of Magnan's work is a meditation not only on the struggle, but on the beauty and depth of what he saw ... body image | body essence attests to his empathy, and to his artistry."

Cate McQuaid, Art Reviewer
Boston Globe

Dr. Arlan Fuller, Chief, Gynecologic Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital at the Boston Museum of Science opening reception.


John and Mary Magnan at the Boston Museum of Science
"Powerful. Inspiring. Pain and loss are evident, but strength to endure and to fight is revealed."
A supporter.

"Incredibly moved by images -- particularly the way the sculptor has captured the importance of 'hair' as a sense of worth. I'm quite overwhelmed by how false this is -- and how much our society places value on superficial things.
Yes, you do feel diminished."
A survivor

Artist's Installation Note:
Below and to the right are photos of the scuptures being installed at the Boston Museum of Science, the most frequently visited cultural institution in the state of Massachusetts. BMOS offered a unique challenge: protect fine art in an environment that otherwise encourages visitors of all ages to touch and interact with what they see. The solutions seen here - knee walls and plexiglas covers - worked well for making the art accessible while keeping it safe.





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