The Complutense University of Madrid's decision to close the Olavide Museum, home to a unique collection of hyperrealist medical sculptures, draws criticism for disregarding its historical significance. Originating from the San Juan de Dios Hospital, these sculptures were created to educate medical students about real patients suffering from severe skin diseases. The museum director, Pablo Lazaro, condemns the closure, arguing that shutting down a living testament to medical education is unacceptable. The university cites economic and organizational pressures amidst budget cuts as reasons for the museum's removal, threatening the future of this important medical artifact.
The Complutense University of Madrid is removing the Olavide Museum collection, highlighting budget cuts and reorganizing academic spaces despite its historical significance.
Dermatologist Pablo Lazaro expresses outrage over the removal, calling it unacceptable for a living demonstration of medical teaching to be discarded.
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