Shocking Images of the Body During Open Heart Surgery

Gentle Violence is an exhibition that examines the human body in an artistic manner. Its first display was held in Brukenthal National Museum (Sibiu, Romania) in September 2014. As a glance into the exhibition, here’s a look at a series of spectacular photographs taken by Cristina Bobe during open heart surgery.

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1. Open Heart Surgery | ICCO Hospital Brasov, Romania | Dr. Narcis Filipescu, heart surgeon

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2. Pediatric Heart Surgery | Marie Curie Hospital, Bucharest, Romania | Dr. Tammam Youssef

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3. Open Heart Surgery | Fundeni Hospital Bucharest, Romania | Dr. Horatiu Moldovan, heart surgeon

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4. Pediatric Heart Surgery | Marie Curie Hospital, Bucharest, Romania | Dr. Tammam Youssef

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5. Open Heart Surgery | Fundeni Hospital Bucharest, Romania | Dr. Horatiu Moldovan, heart surgeon

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6. Open Heart Surgery | Fundeni Hospital Bucharest, Romania | Dr. Horatiu Moldovan, heart surgeon

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7. Open Heart Surgery | Fundeni Hospital Bucharest, Romania | Dr. Horatiu Moldovan, heart surgeon

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