_Chris_
10-12-2007, 06:25 PM
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http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Man-grows-an-ear-on.3368421.jp
HAVE you heard the one about the philosopher who grew an extra ear?
No, it's not a joke: this amazing picture shows how Australian philosopher and performance artist Stelarc did just that - on his arm.
It took the 61-year-old - who was born Stelios Arcadiou in Cyprus - 10
yearsto find a surgeon willing to perform the controversial operation.
The ear was grown in a lab from cells and implanted to his left forearm in 2006.
He said once the ear has developed he hopes to get a microphone implanted as well.
"It is more of a relief at present than an ear, but it is still recognisable as an ear," he said.
"The last operation was in September 2006, and it's only now that I'm about ready for the next step."
When the surgery is complete and the body has done its bit to produce the necessary tissue, Stelarc hopes to have a recognisable ear on his arm.
"Then I hope to have have a tiny microphone implanted to it that will
connect with a bluetooth transmitter; that way you can listen to what my ear is hearing."
An audience at Newcastle's Centre For Life was introduced to Stelarc's latest project, a 'walking head' robot which will on show there for a month.
The six-legged robot with its head on a screen is one of the highlights of the Dott 07 design festival.
It is programmed to respond to someone entering the room, so every visitor will be treated to a little robot dance.
But while it is sure to prove popular, you can bet it won't cause as much of a stir as its creator's extra ear.
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Man-grows-an-ear-on.3368421.jp
HAVE you heard the one about the philosopher who grew an extra ear?
No, it's not a joke: this amazing picture shows how Australian philosopher and performance artist Stelarc did just that - on his arm.
It took the 61-year-old - who was born Stelios Arcadiou in Cyprus - 10
yearsto find a surgeon willing to perform the controversial operation.
The ear was grown in a lab from cells and implanted to his left forearm in 2006.
He said once the ear has developed he hopes to get a microphone implanted as well.
"It is more of a relief at present than an ear, but it is still recognisable as an ear," he said.
"The last operation was in September 2006, and it's only now that I'm about ready for the next step."
When the surgery is complete and the body has done its bit to produce the necessary tissue, Stelarc hopes to have a recognisable ear on his arm.
"Then I hope to have have a tiny microphone implanted to it that will
connect with a bluetooth transmitter; that way you can listen to what my ear is hearing."
An audience at Newcastle's Centre For Life was introduced to Stelarc's latest project, a 'walking head' robot which will on show there for a month.
The six-legged robot with its head on a screen is one of the highlights of the Dott 07 design festival.
It is programmed to respond to someone entering the room, so every visitor will be treated to a little robot dance.
But while it is sure to prove popular, you can bet it won't cause as much of a stir as its creator's extra ear.