Patricia PICCININI

First satisfied customer from The mutant genome project, 1994-
(1995)

Medium

type C photograph

Credit Line: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Michaels Camera and Video on the occasion of the inaugural Still Photography? conference, 1995
© Courtesy of the artist
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Gallery location: Not on display

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Medium

type C photograph

Measurements

79.6 × 80.0 cm (image) 90.2 × 117.0 cm (sheet)

Accession Number

1995.820

Department

Australian Photography

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Michaels Camera and Video on the occasion of the inaugural Still Photography? conference, 1995
© Courtesy of the artist
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest

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Not on display

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'First satisfied customer' is part of Piccinini's so-called series 'The Mutant Genome Project' in which she explores issues raised by genetic engineering. Using new digital imaging technologies that allow a seamless manipulation of reality, Piccinini creates a witty and disturbing new 'reality' in which people can order purpose built babies. According to the fictitious flyer that accompanies the image:"... highly trained technicians [can] work with you to design, conceive and incubate the child you desire with all the features it needs.. [including] a variety of useful chemicals for enhanced living".

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Patricia PICCININI

First satisfied customer from The mutant genome project, 1994-
(1995)