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Minneapolis Institute of Art
Autopsy

Autopsy, Kenji Nakahashi, 1984 (printed 1999)

KKenji NakahashiJapanese, 1947–2017

Autopsy

1984 (printed 1999) · Photograph · 32.54 × 23.18 cm

May one see it?

Yes, receiving visitors

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Minneapolis, United States

RoomG315

On public display.

Checked: 5 hours ago
In this state since: Sep 25, 2026
Source: The museum's own collection data

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About the work

The hot-water bottle is familiar to many, especially during the cold winter months. Nakahashi observed that when filled with water, the rubber bottle is like a body. His curiosity about the bottle’s interior led to this arresting image.

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Particulars

1984 (printed 1999)

19472017

Accession number: 2006.58

In the catalog

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Minneapolis Institute of Art: the museum's own open data · fetched 4 days ago
Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — © Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents

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