So, earlier this month, Mr. Steiner sold his tattoo for $218,000 (150,000 euros). The new owner has the right to show the tattoo now AND later. When Mr. Steiner dies, his back skin will be removed so that it can be displayed for future generations.
Steiner's tattoo, which was created by Belgian artist Wim Delvoye, will be on display for the first time next week in Singpore and Shanghai.
http://news.sbs.com.au/worldnewsaustralia/tattoo_fan_sells_the_skin_off_his_back_556685
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hPRNMNAIypvVt7n3HdRGUlTvUwMA
giving new meaning to the phrase "I've got your back."
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There is a Roald Dahl story called "skin" that is errily similar to this, but hopefully they have a different ending...
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