The Crick Genome Portrait
Designed by Dr J Craig Venter, CEO of Human Longevity, Inc
Signed by Dr J Craig Venter and Kindra Crick
Printed on aluminium, framed
33 x 23¼in (84.1 x 59.4cm)
Executed in 2015

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About the artist

The Crick Genome Portrait is the complete atlas of the DNA sequence of Nobel Laureate Francis Crick. This linear map of Crick’s 23 chromosomes and mitochondrial DNA is a single edition artwork created and signed by noted geneticist Dr. J Craig Venter.

The piece includes a selection of genes, including inherited cancer risk, labelled in each region of the DNA, two world maps displaying Crick’s maternal and paternal lineage, and detailed bands in green, blue and orange illustrating gene density, variants from a reference genome, and rare variant density as compared to the Human Longevity, Inc. knowledge base.

This is a singular tribute to Francis Crick who is best known for his work elucidating the structure of DNA from the scientist who succeeded in mapping entire human genome 47 years later.

This lot will be ready for shipment from 15 October 2015. Please note that Christie's is not responsible for shipping this lot and charges will be directly payable to Cancer Research UK's shipping partner, Premier Workplace Services. If you require a quote, please contact Premier Workplace Services or call on +44 (0) 208 976 2101. Alternatively, collection may be arranged from the Premier Workplace Services warehouse at 1 Tudor Gate, 703 Abbey Road, London, NW10 7UW.

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