# Body Part Boutiques Von Hagen's Store in Germany is a "Supermarket of the Death" By Holger Mohr | Published 2010-06-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarket-of-death References: [shortnews.de](http://www.shortnews.de/id/833704/Gunther-von-Hagens-eroeffnet-Supermarkt-des-Todes) & [bild.de](http://www.bild.de/BILD/news/2010/05/28/supermarkt-des-todes/plastinator-gunther-von-hagens.html) German anatomist and plastinator Gunther von Hagen has opened what some are calling a "Supermarket of the Death." Von Hagen, referred to as "Dr. Death" and well known for his "[Body Worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voka-anatomy-pro)," decided to open up a shop in Guben (Germany) after receiving requests from visitors of his exhibitions to buy his pieces. The prices range between €80 to €57,000 (for a whole body). A [smoker's lung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zotter-chocolates-brains-eggs) is offered at €3,600. Von Hagen's "Supermarket of the Death" is definitely controversial, but the success of his exhibitions shows that millions of people are very interested in his special work regardless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Morbid Commerce:** An emerging trend in retail where goods related to death and dying are sold to consumers. - **Novelty Body Parts:** A trend where consumers are seeking out unique and unusual body parts for display or educational purposes. - **Artistic Anatomy:** An emerging trend in the art world where anatomical specimens are incorporated into pieces for a more immersive viewing experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Medical Education:** There is an opportunity for medical schools to restructure traditional anatomy classes and incorporate more dynamic and engaging methods of teaching through the sale and display of body parts. - **Museums and Exhibitions:** Museums and exhibitions can incorporate more interactive and immersive experiences for their visitors through the sale and display of anatomical specimens, creating a new category of exhibition and visitor experience. - **Online Marketplaces:** The rise of online marketplaces presents an opportunity for vendors of novelty body parts and anatomical specimens to reach a wider audience and expand their customer base beyond traditional brick-and-mortar stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodyscape-installation.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Human Body Discovery Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-squishy-human-body.md) - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Macabre Chocolate Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-shops.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Consumer-Inspired Store Mannequins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-store-mannequins.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md)