Van Gogh’s ear re-created

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A German museum has displayed a copy of Vincent van Gogh’s ear that has been grown using genetic material.

The DNA for the new ear was provided by one of the 19th-century Dutch artist’s living relatives.

After collecting and multiplying the DNA they used a 3D printer to resemble the ear of Vincent van Gogh.

Gogh is said to have cut off during in 1888.

Van Gogh is recognised a one of the world greatest ever artists. His art work sells for millions of dollars.

The exhibition, at which visitors can speak into the ear through a microphone, lasts until July 6.

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9 Responses

Caitlynne says:

June 5, 2014 at 12:27 pm

Ewwwwww!!!!!
Vivian says:

June 5, 2014 at 8:08 pm

Yuck!! Why would you want to recreate a really old ear???!!!
Supman says:

June 6, 2014 at 10:02 am

That’s just gross
Camp minecraft says:

June 6, 2014 at 1:33 pm

Amazing that his ear was re created.
da boss says:

June 9, 2014 at 4:16 pm

thats awsome
Brad says:

June 10, 2014 at 10:55 am

Blaaaa. Why would you do that
Cat girl says:

June 12, 2014 at 1:38 pm

Van Gogh was one of the best painters ever!!!!

the starry starry night was cool.
Bellie boop says:

June 16, 2014 at 1:46 pm

Ewwww freaking out hear yuc
chirssa says:

March 22, 2016 at 5:15 pm

#disgusting