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The image displays a vertically oriented information panel, likely from a museum or exhibition in London, United Kingdom, given the context. The panel's surface is reflective and shows minor scratches. The main text block describes an artwork titled "Cradle to Grave by Pharmacopoeia." It states that this work "explores our approach to health in Britain today and addresses some of the ways that people deal with sickness and try to secure well-being." The creators are identified as Susie Freeman (textile artist), David Critchley (video artist), and Dr Liz Lee (general practitioner). The artwork itself comprises "two lengths of fabric" which "illustrate the medical stories of a man and a woman." Each fabric piece is said to contain "over 14,000 drugs, the estimated average prescribed to every person in Britain in their lifetime, incorporated in 'pockets' of knitted nylon filament." To the right of this primary description, additional text is partially visible, also rotated, discussing aspects of health and medication. Fragments include "Some treatment starts life with immunisation and painkiller," "Other treatment has asthma," "He is treated," and mentions of "pills in the first sixty." No individuals are physically present in the photo, but the text refers to artists, a medical professional, and the subjects of the artwork. The background is a muted, indistinct surface, possibly a wall or another part of the exhibition display.
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