# Exhibit #14: LIFE, REPLICATED

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Artwork: https://www.meme-orial.com/images/exhibits/14.webp (1000 × 1000, image/webp)

In the artwork titled "Life Replicated," the focus is on Dolly the sheep, the first mammal successfully cloned from an adult somatic cell. Dolly stands serenely, embodying both the innocence of nature and the forefront of scientific advancement. Attached to her ear is a violet tag, immediately drawing the viewer's attention.

The ear tag symbolizes more than mere identification; it signifies the repeatability and potential industrialization of creating life. This element introduces a commentary on how cloning blurs the lines between natural life and manufactured existence. The artwork invites reflection on the ethical implications of replicating life, provoking questions about individuality, the commodification of living beings, and the future trajectory of biotechnology in society.

Source: (MEME)ORIAL project catalogue (https://www.meme-orial.com/collection). Descriptions and visual readings are supplied by the project catalogue. They include artistic interpretation and commentary on the historical referents.

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