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Damien Hirst Art

British, b. 1965

British artist Damien Hirst is widely considered the enfant terrible of contemporary art. He is the most prominent of the so-called Young British Artists, or YBAs, a group, largely composed of Hirst’s classmates at Goldsmiths, in London, that began exhibiting together in warehouses and factories after 1988 and is known for the use of unconventional materials and “shock tactics” in his paintings, prints, sculptures and other works.

In the 1990s, Hirst said, “I can’t wait to get into a position to make really bad art and get away with it.” And indeed, he is notorious for piquing critics and baffling the public with such pieces as his signature glass vitrines containing dead sheep or sharks in formaldehyde, and his diamond-encrusted skull, For the Love of God.

Working primarily in sculpture, Hirst takes after French modernist master Marcel Duchamp in his use of ready-made objects and materials, which he combines to ironic effect. He often creates in series, as with "The Cure (Violet)" and "The Cure (Turquoise)," both from 2014, which are among several pill paintings referencing Andy Warhol’s embrace of mass production.

Belonging to Hirst's ongoing series of “spot” paintings, begun in the 1980s, the 2005 piece Xylene Cyanol Dye Solution is striking for its machinelike, industrial uniformity and almost childlike simplicity, a seeming rebuke to the idea of the artist-as-genius.

In addition to making art, Hirst has launched stores that sell editioned works (Other Criteria), a restaurant (Pharmacy2) and even his own London museum (Newport Street Gallery).

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Artist: Damien Hirst
The Currency Unique Painting
The Currency Unique Painting

The Currency Unique Painting

By Damien Hirst

Located in London, GB

2016 Enamel paint on handmade paper 20 x 30 cm Hand signed, dated and titled by Damien Hirst Mint condition, framed in the Heni prescribed frame Accompanied by a gallery Certificate ...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Enamel

Spin (Asterisk)
Spin (Asterisk)

Spin (Asterisk)

By Damien Hirst

Located in Manchester, GB

By Damien Hirst 2009 Stamped by artist A vibrant example of Damien Hirst’s iconic spin paintings, this work embodies the artist’s exploration of colour, movement, and controlled r...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Paper, Acrylic

'Mickey' Silkscreen Print with Glitter, 2016, Framed, Edition 30/150
'Mickey' Silkscreen Print with Glitter, 2016, Framed, Edition 30/150

'Mickey' Silkscreen Print with Glitter, 2016, Framed, Edition 30/150

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

The ‘Mickey’ is of a matching set with ‘Mickey’ and ‘Minnie’ by Master Contemporary Artist, Damien Hirst. Created in 2016 as part of a limited edition series. Damien Hirst’s ‘Mickey’...

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2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Damien Hirst Art

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Screen

Spin (Heart)
Spin (Heart)

Spin (Heart)

By Damien Hirst

Located in Manchester, GB

By Damien Hirst 2009 Stamped by artist A vibrant example of Damien Hirst’s iconic spin paintings, this work embodies the artist’s exploration of colour, movement, and controlled r...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Minnie (Large) By Damien Hirst
Minnie (Large) By Damien Hirst

Minnie (Large) By Damien Hirst

By Damien Hirst

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Minnie (Large) By Damien Hirst Damien Hirst is a British contemporary artist known for his provocative and often controversial works that explore themes of life, death, and the nat...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Paper, Screen, Glitter

Damien Hirst "Ciclopirox Olamine" Spots Print
Damien Hirst "Ciclopirox Olamine" Spots Print

Damien Hirst "Ciclopirox Olamine" Spots Print

By Damien Hirst

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Hirst, Damien Title: Ciclopirox Olamine Date: 2004 Medium: Etching on 350 gsm Hahnemuhle paper. Unframed Dimensions: 45" x 44.25" Framed Dimensions: 47.25" x 48.5" Signa...

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Early 2000s Young British Artists (YBA) Damien Hirst Art

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Etching

The Currency Unique Painting
The Currency Unique Painting

The Currency Unique Painting

By Damien Hirst

Located in London, GB

The Currency, launched in July 2021, is a collection of 10,000 NFTs which correspond with 10,000 original artworks by Damien Hirst. Collectors were given the choice to either keep th...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Enamel

H12-5 - 132 Beautiful, Very Undescribable, Almost Universal, Altogether Novel
H12-5 - 132 Beautiful, Very Undescribable, Almost Universal, Altogether Novel

H12-5 - 132 Beautiful, Very Undescribable, Almost Universal, Altogether Novel

By Damien Hirst

Located in Bristol, GB

Giclée print on poly-cotton artist canvas mounted on birch plywood stretcher Unique variant from an edition of 473 100 x 100 cm (39.4 x 39.4 in) Signed on the front Mint. Sold in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Canvas, Plywood, Giclée

Studland Bay Giclée Print on Aluminium Panel, Signed, Edition 123/601
Studland Bay Giclée Print on Aluminium Panel, Signed, Edition 123/601

Studland Bay Giclée Print on Aluminium Panel, Signed, Edition 123/601

By Damien Hirst

Located in London, GB

Damien Hirst H13-4 Studland Bay, 2023 Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel. Hand-signed on the label and numbered. This artwork can be hung any way up. 120 × 90 cm Edi...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Giclée, Panel

From the Cradle to the Grave Book (limited edition hand signed monograph in box)
From the Cradle to the Grave Book (limited edition hand signed monograph in box)

From the Cradle to the Grave Book (limited edition hand signed monograph in box)

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

Damien Hirst From the Cradle to the Grave, 2005 Limited Edition hardback monograph (Hand signed and numbered) Hand signed and numbered 998/1500 by Damien Hirst on the title page 16 ×...

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Early 2000s Young British Artists (YBA) Damien Hirst Art

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Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

H12-3 Beautiful, Perfect Unpoetic, Almost Monotonous, Rich And Boisterous Galaxy
H12-3 Beautiful, Perfect Unpoetic, Almost Monotonous, Rich And Boisterous Galaxy

H12-3 Beautiful, Perfect Unpoetic, Almost Monotonous, Rich And Boisterous Galaxy

By Damien Hirst

Located in Bristol, GB

Giclée print on poly-cotton artist canvas mounted on birch plywood stretcher Edition of 657 40 cm (15.8 in) Diameter Signed on the front Mint Sold in the original HENI packaging

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Wood, Plywood, Cotton Canvas, Giclée

H4-6 Kew Damien Hirst abstract spot print signed limited edition
H4-6 Kew Damien Hirst abstract spot print signed limited edition

H4-6 Kew Damien Hirst abstract spot print signed limited edition

By Damien Hirst

Located in Bristol, GB

Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel Edition of 34/75 Signed and numbered on a label affixed to the back Mint. Sold in the original HENI packaging HENI Editions ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Panel, Giclée

The Currency 1462. Feed the king
The Currency 1462. Feed the king

The Currency 1462. Feed the king

By Damien Hirst

Located in Manchester, GB

Damien Hirst, The Currency 1462. Feed the king, 2016 (With original HENI Frame) Enamel paint, handmade paper, watermark, microdot, hologram, pencil 20 x 30 cm Hand-signed on the ...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Acrylic

Civilisation Explained Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+
Civilisation Explained Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+

Civilisation Explained Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

Damien Hirst is a British contemporary master artist and entrepreneur recognized for his iconic artworks that have defined the contemporary art world for over a decade. He is one of ...

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2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art

Materials

Archival Ink

Ryoanji Giclée Print on Aluminium Panel, Contemporary, Signed
Ryoanji Giclée Print on Aluminium Panel, Contemporary, Signed

Ryoanji Giclée Print on Aluminium Panel, Contemporary, Signed

By Damien Hirst

Located in Bristol, GB

Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel Edition of 75 Signed and numbered on label affixed to the back Mint. Sold in the original HENI packaging Published by HENI Ed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Panel, Giclée

Beautiful Vitalizing Even-Tempered Vapor Painting (Large)
Beautiful Vitalizing Even-Tempered Vapor Painting (Large)

Beautiful Vitalizing Even-Tempered Vapor Painting (Large)

By Damien Hirst

Located in Calabasas, CA

Artist: Damien Hirst Title: Beautiful Vitalizing Even-Tempered Vapor Painting (H12-1-973) Year: 2023 Medium: Giclee on poly-cotton artist canvas mounted on a birch plywood stretcher ...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Canvas, Giclée

#603 Beautiful, Self-Congratulatory, Singularly Gallant Tourbillon Painting
#603 Beautiful, Self-Congratulatory, Singularly Gallant Tourbillon Painting

#603 Beautiful, Self-Congratulatory, Singularly Gallant Tourbillon Painting

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

The 'Beautiful Paintings' mark Damien Hirst’s latest evolution of his iconic spin painting technique, a process in which he pours pigments onto spinning canvases, allowing chance int...

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2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art

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Color

Beautiful, Strongest Possible, Yet Unknown Bursting River Painting (Large)
Beautiful, Strongest Possible, Yet Unknown Bursting River Painting (Large)

Beautiful, Strongest Possible, Yet Unknown Bursting River Painting (Large)

By Damien Hirst

Located in Calabasas, CA

Artist: Damien Hirst Title: Beautiful, Strongest Possible, Yet Unknown Bursting River Painting (H12-1-524) Year: 2023 Medium: Giclee on poly-cotton artist canvas mounted on a birch p...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Canvas, Giclée

Untitled - Scorpion By Damien Hirst
Untitled - Scorpion By Damien Hirst

Untitled - Scorpion By Damien Hirst

By Damien Hirst

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Untitled - Scorpion By Damien Hirst Damien Hirst is a British contemporary artist known for his provocative and often controversial works that explore themes of life, death, and th...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Paper

Damien Hirst "Spin me right round" Print

Damien Hirst "Spin me right round" Print

By Damien Hirst

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Hirst, Damien Title: Spin me right round Series: In a Spin Volume 1 Date: 2002 Medium: Etching on 350gsm Hahnmuhle paper Unframed Dimensions: 35.875" x 28" Framed Dim...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Etching

Untitled - grim reaper By Damien Hirst
Untitled - grim reaper By Damien Hirst

Untitled - grim reaper By Damien Hirst

By Damien Hirst

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Untitled - grim reaper By Damien Hirst Damien Hirst is a British contemporary artist known for his provocative and often controversial works that explore themes of life, death, and...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Paper

Skull Spin Painting, 2009 acrylic painting on paper by Damien Hirst
Skull Spin Painting, 2009 acrylic painting on paper by Damien Hirst

Skull Spin Painting, 2009 acrylic painting on paper by Damien Hirst

By Damien Hirst

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Damien Hirst (1965) Skull Spin Painting (2009) acrylic and metallic paint on paper 28 h × 19 w in (71× 48 cm) Signed and stamped with Damien Hirst's studio's blindstamp; stamped w...

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Early 2000s Damien Hirst Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Signed Damien Hirst Schizophrenogenesis 2017
Signed Damien Hirst Schizophrenogenesis 2017

Signed Damien Hirst Schizophrenogenesis 2017

By Damien Hirst

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Damien Hirst Schizophrenogenesis 2017: Rare, signed limited edition version of Damien Hirst’s publication ‘Schizophrenogenesis’. This work is uniquely sealed by Hirst, like a pill, i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Damien Hirst Art

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Paper, Offset, Plastic

The Empresses Wu Zetian H10-1
The Empresses Wu Zetian H10-1

The Empresses Wu Zetian H10-1

By Damien Hirst

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Damien Hirst Title: The Empresses Wu Zetian H10-1 Medium: Laminated Giclee print on aluminum composite, screen printed with glitter Signed: Hand Signed and numbered on the label on the verso Measurements: 39.37" x 39.37" Edition Number: 998/2853 Condition:Excellent. Never taken out of the original shipping box...

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2010s Pop Art Damien Hirst Art

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Giclée

'The Hours Spin Skull' (Red/Yellow/Dark Blue/Purple/White)
'The Hours Spin Skull' (Red/Yellow/Dark Blue/Purple/White)

'The Hours Spin Skull' (Red/Yellow/Dark Blue/Purple/White)

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

The skull is one of the recurring motifs in Damien Hirst’s artistic repertoire, symbolizing themes of mortality and the passage of time. In this exclusive edition, Hirst has partnere...

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Early 2000s Post-Modern Damien Hirst Art

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Plastic

Damien Hirst – Dot Spin Painting, 2009
Damien Hirst – Dot Spin Painting, 2009

Damien Hirst – Dot Spin Painting, 2009

By Damien Hirst

Located in Madrid, MD

Damien Hirst – Dot Spin Painting, 2009 Acrylic on paper, presented in a museum-grade acrylic case with transparent sides and gold leaf wooden backing. Created in 2009 to celebrate t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art

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Acrylic

Damien Hirst -- Heart. Spin Painting, acrylic on paper
Damien Hirst -- Heart. Spin Painting, acrylic on paper

Damien Hirst -- Heart. Spin Painting, acrylic on paper

By Damien Hirst

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Damien Hirst Heart, 2009 Spin Painting, acrylic on paper "Hirst" signature on the back. Embossed "HIRST" stamp Dimensions: 52 x 52 cm This work was produced for the inauguration...

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Early 2000s Damien Hirst Art

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Acrylic

The Currency Unique Painting, Better Hold Your Nose
The Currency Unique Painting, Better Hold Your Nose

The Currency Unique Painting, Better Hold Your Nose

By Damien Hirst

Located in London, GB

The Currency, launched in July 2021, is a collection of 10,000 NFTs which correspond with 10,000 original artworks by Damien Hirst. Collectors were given the choice to either keep th...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Enamel

The Currency Unique Painting, I'll Need You To Be
The Currency Unique Painting, I'll Need You To Be

The Currency Unique Painting, I'll Need You To Be

By Damien Hirst

Located in London, GB

The Currency, launched in July 2021, is a collection of 10,000 NFTs which correspond with 10,000 original artworks by Damien Hirst. Collectors were given the choice to either keep th...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Enamel

Theodora (H10-3) from The Empresses
Theodora (H10-3) from The Empresses

Theodora (H10-3) from The Empresses

By Damien Hirst

Located in Calabasas, CA

Theodora (H10-3) from The Empresses, 2022 From an edition of 3315 (1749 NFTs, 1566 physical prints) Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel, screen printed with glitter 3...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Giclée

DAMIEN HIRST - EMPRESSES: NŪR JAHĀN - Limited edition. Butterflies Glitter Red
DAMIEN HIRST - EMPRESSES: NŪR JAHĀN - Limited edition. Butterflies Glitter Red

DAMIEN HIRST - EMPRESSES: NŪR JAHĀN - Limited edition. Butterflies Glitter Red

By Damien Hirst

Located in Madrid, Madrid

DAMIEN HIRST: THE EMPRESSES - NŪR JAHĀN - H10-2 Date of creation: 2022 Medium: Laminated giclée print on aluminium composite and screen printed with glitter. Edition number: 1013/304...

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2010s Modern Damien Hirst Art

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Glitter, Panel, Giclée, Screen

Eternal Beauty Black and Platinum Sculpture, Contemporary Lost Wax, 2010+
Eternal Beauty Black and Platinum Sculpture, Contemporary Lost Wax, 2010+

Eternal Beauty Black and Platinum Sculpture, Contemporary Lost Wax, 2010+

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

The specific information regarding edition will be provided at the time of sale. Please contact the seller for more details. Damien Hirst 'Eternal Beauty' (Black and Platinum), 2017...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Resin

The Empresses (complete set of 5)

The Empresses (complete set of 5)

By Damien Hirst

Located in London, GB

Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with glitter.
 39.37 x 39.37 in. (100 x 100 cm) each Signed and numbered on a label affixed to the reverse (each) each ...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Giclée

Wisdom Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+, New, 120x93 CM
Wisdom Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+, New, 120x93 CM

Wisdom Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+, New, 120x93 CM

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

Damien Hirst is a British contemporary master artist and entrepreneur recognized for his iconic artworks that have defined the contemporary art world for over a decade. He is one of ...

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2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art

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Archival Ink

Love Will Tear Us Apart
Love Will Tear Us Apart

Love Will Tear Us Apart

By Damien Hirst

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION Damien Hirst Love Will Tear Us Apart Plexiglas and sintra cabinet with various sized surgical syringes and needles 14 x 20 x 8 3/4 in. Edition of 30 Signed, da...

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1990s Young British Artists (YBA) Damien Hirst Art

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Mixed Media

Civilisation Rising Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+
Civilisation Rising Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+

Civilisation Rising Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

Damien Hirst is a British contemporary master artist and entrepreneur recognized for his iconic artworks that have defined the contemporary art world for over a decade. He is one of ...

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2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art

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Archival Ink

Spin

Spin

By Damien Hirst

Located in Manchester, GB

By Damien Hirst 2009 Stamped by artist Irregular size - enquire for details A vibrant example of Damien Hirst’s iconic spin paintings, this work embodies the artist’s exploration...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Spin

Spin

By Damien Hirst

Located in Manchester, GB

By Damien Hirst 2009 Stamped by artist A vibrant example of Damien Hirst’s iconic spin paintings, this work embodies the artist’s exploration of colour, movement, and controlled r...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Untitled - skull By Damien Hirst
Untitled - skull By Damien Hirst

Untitled - skull By Damien Hirst

By Damien Hirst

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Untitled - skull By Damien Hirst Damien Hirst is a British contemporary artist known for his provocative and often controversial works that explore themes of life, death, and the ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Paper

Wu Zetian (H10-1) from The Empresses
Wu Zetian (H10-1) from The Empresses

Wu Zetian (H10-1) from The Empresses

By Damien Hirst

Located in Calabasas, CA

Wu Zetian (H10-1) from The Empresses, 2022 From an edition of 2853 (1569 NFTs, 1284 physical prints) Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel, screen printed with glitter ...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Giclée

Hearth Spin Painting, 2009, Painting by Damien Hirst.
Hearth Spin Painting, 2009, Painting by Damien Hirst.

Hearth Spin Painting, 2009, Painting by Damien Hirst.

By Damien Hirst

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Damien Hirst (1965) Hearth Spin Painting (2009) acrylic and metallic paint on paper 20⅛ h × 20⅜ w in (51 × 52 cm) Signed and stamped with Damien Hirst's studio's blindstamp; stamp...

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Early 2000s Damien Hirst Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Lepidine
Lepidine

Lepidine

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

"Lepidine" captures Damien Hirst’s fascination with creating beauty through structure. Part of his iconic "Spots" series, this shimmering grid of vibrant colors set against a silver ...

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Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Damien Hirst Art

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Screen

Beautiful, Proudly Accented Tourbillon Painting
Beautiful, Proudly Accented Tourbillon Painting

Beautiful, Proudly Accented Tourbillon Painting

By Damien Hirst

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Damien Hirst (b. 1965) is one of the most divisive, high-profile, and arguably misunderstood artists of the contemporary era. Building on the legacy of his celebrated Spin Paintings...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Canvas, Giclée

Beautiful, Utterly Brilliant, Exceedingly Disagreeable, Strange Star Cluster
Beautiful, Utterly Brilliant, Exceedingly Disagreeable, Strange Star Cluster

Beautiful, Utterly Brilliant, Exceedingly Disagreeable, Strange Star Cluster

By Damien Hirst

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Damien Hirst (b. 1965) is one of the most divisive, high-profile, and arguably misunderstood artists of the contemporary era. Building on the legacy of his celebrated Spin Paintings...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Giclée

Untitled - self portrait smiley face By Damien Hirst
Untitled - self portrait smiley face By Damien Hirst

Untitled - self portrait smiley face By Damien Hirst

By Damien Hirst

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Untitled (Smiley self portrait) By Damien Hirst Damien Hirst is a British contemporary artist known for his provocative and often controversial works that explore themes of life, ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Paper

Duomo Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, Circa 2000-2009, Excellent
Duomo Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, Circa 2000-2009, Excellent

Duomo Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, Circa 2000-2009, Excellent

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

The specific information regarding edition will be provided at the time of sale. Please contact the seller for more details. Damien Hirst is a British contemporary master artist and...

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Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Damien Hirst Art

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Screen

Damien Hirst Spin Painting (Damien Hirst shark spin painting)
Damien Hirst Spin Painting (Damien Hirst shark spin painting)

Damien Hirst Spin Painting (Damien Hirst shark spin painting)

By Damien Hirst

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Damien Hirst Spin Painting 2009: A mesmerizing Damien Hirst Spin painting with explosions of vivid color amidst the timeless, mysterious form of a shark. This Damien Hirst Spin painting originates from Hirst’s ‘Spin Workshop’ - a public event hosted by the artist to celebrate the opening of his heralded 2009 exhibition: ‘Requiem’ at the PinchukArtCentre, Ukraine. Acrylic on paper. 2009. 19.25 x 26.5 inches. Excellent overall condition. Unique; one of. Features a stamped (printed) signature on the reverse and inscription: © Damien Hirst. A beautifully rendered Damien Hirst painting defined by strong colors, classic Hirst motifs & a unique overall presence. Artist Bio: Damien Hirst is a British Conceptual artist known for his controversial take on beauty and found-art objects. Along with Liam Gillick, Tracey Emin, and Sarah Lucas, Hirst was part of the Young British Artists movement that rose to prominence in the early 1990s. “I have always been aware that you have to get people listening before you can change their minds,” he reflected. “Any artist's big fear is being ignored, so if you get debate, that's great.” Born on June 7, 1965 in Bristol, United Kingdom, Hirst was raised in Leeds. As a student at Goldsmiths College in London, his work caught the eye of the collector and gallerist Charles Saatchi, who became an early patron. Hirst’s The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living (1991)—a large vitrine containing an Australian tiger shark suspended in formaldehyde—was financed by Saatchi and helped to launch the artist’s career. Hirst went on to win the coveted Turner Prize in 1995. In 2012, he showed what went on to be one of his most controversial work in decades, the installation In and Out of Love, which consisted of two white windowless rooms in which over 9,000 butterflies flitted around and died. In 2015 Hirst opened the Newport Street Gallery in London, which grew from his long-term ambition to share his art collection with the public. The artist lives and works in London, United Kingdom. His works are held in the collections of the Tate Gallery in London, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., and the Rubell Family Collection in Miami. Related Categories Damien Hirst Swirl Paintings. Damien Hirst prints...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Damien Hirst Art

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Paper, Acrylic

'The Hours Spin Skull' (Orange/Pink/Green/White/Blue)
'The Hours Spin Skull' (Orange/Pink/Green/White/Blue)

'The Hours Spin Skull' (Orange/Pink/Green/White/Blue)

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

The skull is one of the recurring motifs in Damien Hirst’s artistic repertoire, symbolizing themes of mortality and the passage of time. In this exclusive edition, Hirst has partnere...

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Early 2000s Post-Modern Damien Hirst Art

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Plastic

The Currency
The Currency

The Currency

By Damien Hirst

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Damien Hirst is arguably the most successful living British artist. He established his reputation, as both an artist and curator, in the 1990s with a new generation of creators known...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Acrylic, Handmade Paper

Butterfly Heart Large Print, Metal and Archival Pigment, Pop Art, 2020
Butterfly Heart Large Print, Metal and Archival Pigment, Pop Art, 2020

Butterfly Heart Large Print, Metal and Archival Pigment, Pop Art, 2020

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

Released in May 2020, Damien Hirst’s ‘Butterfly Heart’ was created as a poignant tribute to the National Health Service (NHS) in Britain during the COVID-19 pandemic. This edition fe...

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2010s Pop Art Damien Hirst Art

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Metal

Raphael from the Archangels H15-1
Raphael from the Archangels H15-1

Raphael from the Archangels H15-1

By Damien Hirst

Located in London, GB

2021 Giclée print in colours on archival fine art paper 52 x 114 cm Edition of 98 of 100 + 20 APs From The Archangels series Heni Editions Catalogue Number: H15-1 Signed on the bott...

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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Archival Paper, Giclée, Color

Untitled (Skull Drawing)
Untitled (Skull Drawing)

Untitled (Skull Drawing)

By Damien Hirst

Located in London, GB

2007 Pen and ink on wove paper 29.5 x 21 cm Signed in black ink 'D Hirst xxx' Unframed Excellent condition Damien Hirst (born 1965) rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Paper, Ink

Ring-a-ring of roses
Ring-a-ring of roses

Ring-a-ring of roses

By Damien Hirst

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Damien Hirst (b. 1965) is one of the most divisive, high-profile, and arguably misunderstood artists of the contemporary era. (In)famous internationally for encapsulating a tiger sh...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

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Etching

Palais de Papes, Cathedral Print with Diamond Dust
Palais de Papes, Cathedral Print with Diamond Dust

Palais de Papes, Cathedral Print with Diamond Dust

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

The glittering ‘Pink Butterfly Cathedral Print, Palais des Papes', kaleidoscope butterfly wing mandala with diamond dust by contemporary master artist, Damien Hirst, was created in 2...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Damien Hirst Art

Materials

Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment

Raffles H5-5, Giclee Print on Aluminium Panel by Damien Hirst. Edition of 100.
Raffles H5-5, Giclee Print on Aluminium Panel by Damien Hirst. Edition of 100.

Raffles H5-5, Giclee Print on Aluminium Panel by Damien Hirst. Edition of 100.

By Damien Hirst

Located in Malmö, SE

Damien Hirst (British, born 1965) Raffles (H5-5), 2018 Medium: Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminum panel Dimensions: 90 × 90 cm (35 × 35 in) No. 97 in an edition of 100. Hand-sig...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

Materials

Panel, Giclée

Empresses: Wu Zetian,  Limited Edition by Damien Hirst (H10-1)
Empresses: Wu Zetian,  Limited Edition by Damien Hirst (H10-1)

Empresses: Wu Zetian, Limited Edition by Damien Hirst (H10-1)

By Damien Hirst

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The Empresses: Wu Zetian (H10-1 ) Laminated Giclée print on aluminum composite, screen printed with glitter. Limited Edition: Edition Number 154/2853 Artwork dimensions: 100 x 100 cm...

Category

2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

Materials

Giclée

The Empresses Nur Jahan
The Empresses Nur Jahan

The Empresses Nur Jahan

By Damien Hirst

Located in Hollywood, FL

Laminated Giclee print on aluminum composite, screen printed with glitter published by Heni Editions. This is signed by Damien Hirst and numbered on the label on the verso. This piece is in excellent condition and never taken out of the original shipping box...

Category

2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

Materials

Giclée

"Circle Spin Painting" framed, signed acrylic on paper by artist Damien Hirst
"Circle Spin Painting" framed, signed acrylic on paper by artist Damien Hirst

"Circle Spin Painting" framed, signed acrylic on paper by artist Damien Hirst

By Damien Hirst

Located in Boca Raton, FL

"Circle Spin Painting" acrylic on paper painting by artist Damien Hirst. Created with public collaboration at the Damien Hirst Spin Workshop to celebrate the opening of "Requiem" at ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Damien Hirst Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Reassurance Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+, New, 120x93 cm
Reassurance Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+, New, 120x93 cm

Reassurance Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+, New, 120x93 cm

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

Damien Hirst is a British contemporary master artist and entrepreneur recognized for his iconic artworks that have defined the contemporary art world for over a decade. He is one of ...

Category

2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art

Materials

Archival Ink

Damien Hirst art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Damien Hirst art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red, blue, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Damien Hirst in digital print, inkjet print, giclée print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Damien Hirst art, so small editions measuring 1 inch across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Alex Katz, Tracey Emin, and Andrew Moore.

Questions About Damien Hirst Art

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The British artist famous for his spot paintings is Damien Hirst. He began producing these pieces in the 1980s. One example, the 2005 painting Xylene Cyanol Dye Solution, is striking for its machinelike uniformity and almost childlike simplicity, a seeming rebuke to the idea of the artist-as-genius. Hirst is the most prominent of the Young British Artists, or YBAs, who began exhibiting together in warehouses and factories in the 1980s. Hirst is known for his use of unconventional materials and “shock tactics” in his paintings, prints, sculptures and other works. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Damien Hirst art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much Damien Hirst’s shark is worth today is unknown. However, in 2005, it sold for somewhere between $8 and $12 million. Called The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, the piece was a shark preserved in formaldehyde. In 2006, the original shark was replaced with a new specimen because it had begun to deteriorate. Its owner, Steven A. Cohen, lent the piece to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where it was displayed from 2007 to 2010. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Damien Hirst art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Damien Hirst is famous for creating sculptures out of found objects. One of his most well-known works is For the Love of God, a human skull encrusted with genuine diamonds. You may also recognize the colorful spot paintings that he began creating in the late 1980s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Damien Hirst art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much an original Damien Hirst is worth depends on its medium, size, historical significance, condition and other factors. In 2007, his Lullaby Spring sold for $19.2 million at auction. The piece is a steel and glass cabinet filled with 6,136 pills that Hirst painted by hand. It is an example of Hirst's use of found objects and materials, which he combines to ironic effect. He often creates in series, as with The Cure (Violet) and The Cure (Turquoise), both from 2014, which are among several pill paintings referencing Andy Warhol’s embrace of mass production. Lullaby Spring was an earlier exploration of a similar theme and part of Hirst's Pill Cabinet series. If you own an original Hirst, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can evaluate it and give you an estimated value for the piece. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Damien Hirst art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Damien Hirst is a contemporary artist. He is well-known for producing spot paintings that consist of uniform dots of color. However, he primarily works as a sculptor, creating works of art out of found objects. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Damien Hirst art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Damien Hirst is successful because his works are imaginative and captivate a wide range of people, not just art aficionados. He is notorious for piquing critics and baffling the public with such pieces as his signature glass vitrines containing dead sheep or sharks in formaldehyde, and his diamond-encrusted skull, For the Love of God. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Damien Hirst art from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Damien Hirst credits many sources of inspiration for influencing his work. Pathology textbooks, the British children's television show Blue Peter and his parochial school education inspired various projects. The sculptures and paintings of artist Margaret Mellis and the collages produced by her husband Francis Davison encouraged him to incorporate found objects into his art. Find a selection of Damien Hirst art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Damien Hirst lives in the United Kingdom. Specifically, he splits his time between residences in the cities of London, Gloucestershire and Devon. He was born in Bristol on June 7, 1965. Shop a large selection of Damien Hirst art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    No one knows if Damien Hirst is Banksy. By working in out-of-the-way locations, wearing disguises and enlisting the help of a team of support personnel to assist him, the street artist Banksy has managed to successfully conceal his identity. Some people do suspect that Damien Hirst may be the person behind the Banksy persona due to collaborations between the two. The Daily Mail newspaper identified Robin Gunningham as Banksy during the 2010s, but no one has ever confirmed that the Bristol, UK, native is the street artist. Other people believe that the street artist 3D may be Banksy. Find a diverse assortment of Banksy art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The original shark by Damien Hirst no longer exists. It deteriorated during the 1990s and was remade in 2006. The name of the piece is The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living. Charles Saatchi owns the new work. As of December 2021, the shark is not on public display. Shop a collection of Damien Hirst art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Damien Hirst was born in Bristol, United Kingdom, on June 7, 1965. During the late 1980s and 1990s, he became famous as one of the Young British Artists who showed their works in warehouses and galleries throughout London. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Damien Hirst art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Damien Hirst was born on June 7, 1965, in Bristol, United Kingdom. He gained fame as a part of the Young British Artists who exhibited their work in London in the late 1980s and early 1990s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Damien Hirst art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Damien Hirst’s art is so controversial largely because he intends for it to be. In the 1990s, Hirst said, “I can’t wait to get into a position to make really bad art and get away with it.” And indeed, he is notorious for piquing critics and baffling the public with such pieces as his signature glass vitrines containing dead sheep or sharks in formaldehyde, and his diamond-encrusted skull, For the Love of God. Working primarily in sculpture, Hirst takes after French modernist master Marcel Duchamp in his use of ready-made objects and materials, which he combines to ironic effect, and the results are met with mixed reactions. Shop a selection of Damien Hirst art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Damien Hirst doesn't use any specific materials to produce his art. Instead, he employs different media that suit the subject of his work. Often, Hirst combines found objects to create collages or converts them into sculptures. He made his spot series by painstakingly applying paint to walls and other materials. Find a collection of Damien Hirst art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Damien Hirst is best known for his use of unconventional materials and "shock tactics" in his paintings, prints, sculptures and other works. He is notorious for piquing critics and baffling the public with such pieces as his signature glass vitrines containing dead sheep or sharks in formaldehyde and his diamond-encrusted skull, For the Love of God. Working primarily in sculpture, Hirst takes after French modernist master Marcel Duchamp in his use of ready-made objects and materials, which he combines to ironic effect. He often creates in series, as with "The Cure (Violet)" and "The Cure (Turquoise)," both from 2014, which are among several pill paintings referencing Andy Warhol's embrace of mass production. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Damien Hirst art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Where you can see Damien Hirst's art varies. His works are in the collections of major museums, including the Broad in Los Angeles, the Tate Britain in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Galleries, such as Gagosian in London, and museums, such as the Museo Jumex in Mexico City, have also hosted exhibitions of his works. Explore a range of Damien Hirst art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    For the Love of God by Damien Hirst is at the White Cube Gallery in London, United Kingdom. Hirst made the sculpture in 2007. It consists of a human skull covered in genuine diamonds. Shop a range of Damien Hirst art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Damien Hirst uses a variety of techniques to create his art. His early spot paintings were paint applied directly to the walls of warehouses using mathematical calculations as a guide. Pieces from his biopsy series consisted of inkjet and gloss and found materials applied to canvas. Damien Hirst repurposes everyday objects to produce many of his sculptures. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Damien Hirst art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Damien Hirst is well-known for his spot paintings, of which he created thirteen series. His first series alone, known as the “Pharmaceutical” series, totaled more than 1,000 paintings. In 2013, Hirst revealed that there are 1,365 spot paintings in existence today. Find a selection of Damien Hirst paintings from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An anonymous group of investors owns Damien Hirst's For the Love of God as of January 2022. The group purchased the diamond-encrusted skull in August 2007. It is currently on display at the White Cube Gallery in London, UK. Find a range of Damien Hirst art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Whether or not Damien Hirst prints are a good investment will depend upon a range of factors such as condition, rarity and more. The British artist initially came to the attention of the art world for his curating skills, bursting onto the scene with the now legendary exhibition “Freeze,” which he organized in a derelict southeast London dock warehouse in 1988. But what earned him notoriety were his in-your-face artworks, such as a dead cow’s head and flies and a menagerie of sliced up animals, as well as his rock-and-roll lifestyle of boozing, drug taking and exhibitionism. In 2008, Hirst bypassed his established dealers and sold more than 200 works at auction for $170 million.

    Determining the value of any collectible depends upon a variety of aspects. Because Hirst, a former member of the Young British Artists movement, is so well-known for his provocative sculptures and other works of Conceptual art, this can have a positive effect on the long-term value of his prints.

    New collectors are often directed toward prints as a starting point. Accessibility, however, does not mean prints appreciate at a different pace from other mediums. The market for paintings increases parallel to the prints market. It's good to keep in mind that price is not the only practical reason to embrace the medium. Prints are often a more feasible way of acquiring works by an artist you love but who tends to create objects you could never house.

    Hirst has frequently landed on animals and insects when searching for subjects for his prints and other works that could capture the fragility and fleetingness of existence. His lush, blood-red series of giclée prints titled “The Empresses” contains five different editions, each named for a historical female ruler, and each printed with a complex pattern of butterflies on aluminum accented with glitter.

    At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Buyers should keep in mind that the value of any investment is subject to fluctuation, and any investment decisions should be made according to the guidance of a financial advisor.

    Find a range of authentic Damien Hirst prints and other art on 1stDibs.
  • Large oils are worth many millions of dollars. The value would depend on the size, composition and importance of the piece