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gentle conversation
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University Museums, Iowa State University prohibits the copying or reproduction in any medium of materials on this website with the following exceptions: Iowa State University students, faculty, and staff for educational use in formal instruction, papers, presentations and projects; limited non-commercial; and personal use that meets the criteria for fair use as defined in the U.S. copyright laws. Images from the University Museums’ collection cannot be used for publication, apparel/non-apparel merchandise, digital or commercial purposes without prior written permission from the University Museums, Iowa State University. Fair use does not apply to the extent that a license agreement or other contract controls reproduction or other use. University Museums and Iowa State University makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright of the art object depicted in the photo materials and assumes no responsibility for any claims by third parties arising out of use of the photo materials. Users must obtain all other permissions required for usage of the art object and the photo materials. For more information, please see http://www.museums.iastate.edu/ImageReproduction.html

gentle conversation

Object NamePhotograph
Artist / Maker (Chinese-American, born 1960)
Date1995
OriginUSA
MediumPhotograph
Dimensions28 1/2 × 65 in. (72.4 × 165.1 cm) overall (a) 8 3/4" x 8 3/16" (b) 17 3/4" x 17 3/4" (c) 17 3/4" x 17 3/4"
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineCommissioned for the exhibition "Interpretations of the Interpretations: Photographic Explorations by King Au of Iowa State University's Art on Campus Collection" presented in 1995 at the Brunnier Art Museum. Purchased with by University Museums Acquisition Fund. In the permanent collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
CopyrightUniversity Museums, Iowa State University prohibits the copying or reproduction in any medium of materials on this website with the following exceptions: Iowa State University students, faculty, and staff for educational use in formal instruction, papers, presentations and projects; limited non-commercial; and personal use that meets the criteria for fair use as defined in the U.S. copyright laws. Images from the University Museums’ collection cannot be used for publication, apparel/non-apparel merchandise, digital or commercial purposes without prior written permission from the University Museums, Iowa State University. Fair use does not apply to the extent that a license agreement or other contract controls reproduction or other use. University Museums and Iowa State University makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright of the art object depicted in the photo materials and assumes no responsibility for any claims by third parties arising out of use of the photo materials. Users must obtain all other permissions required for usage of the art object and the photo materials. For more information, please see http://www.museums.iastate.edu/ImageReproduction.html
Object numberum95.39
Status
Not on view
Label TextThis photographic interpretation of Christian Petersen’s “Gentle Doctor” references the powerful desire of humans to intervene in the environment. Human intervention and research in animals has led to great accomplishments such as vaccines and increased food production. However, nature constantly changes, always making corrections to maintain the natural balance. Human influences on nature are only temporary, no matter how well intentioned.
MarkingsKing Au Signature on matt. below (c) photo.
Locations
  • (not entered)  Iowa State University, Christian Petersen Art Museum
transedental daydream
Object Name: Photograph
King Au
1995
Object number: um95.41
visiting
Object Name: Photograph
King Au
1995
Object number: um95.38
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Object Name: Photograph
King Au
1995
Object number: um95.36abcd
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Object Name: Photograph
King Au
1995
Object number: um95.35a-h
structure of sort versus incidental observer
Object Name: Photograph
King Au
1995
Object number: U97.133
The Gentle Doctor
Object Name: Photograph
George Christensen
1998-1999
Object number: U2017.256
Object Name: Photograph
King Au
1995
Object number: um95.40
The Gentle Doctor
Object Name: Sculpture
Christian Petersen
1937-1938
Object number: U84.179
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Object Name: Photograph
King Au
1995
Object number: um95.37a-h
The Gentle Doctor
Object Name: Bronze Casting
Christian Petersen
1976
Object number: U88.70
witness of an order
Object Name: Photograph
King Au
1995
Object number: um95.34
Veterinary Medicine
Object Name: Photograph
George Christensen
1998-1999
Object number: U2017.225