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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Style: Abstract
Artist: Damien Hirst
Damien Hirst, Fruitful (Large): Contemporary Art, Abstract Print, YBA, British
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, born 1965)
Fruitful (Large), 2020
Medium: Laminated Giclee print on aluminium composite panel
Dimensions: 78 x 78 cm
Edition of 1928: Digitally signed by the a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Panel, Giclée
In A Gadda Da Vida
By Damien Hirst
Located in London, GB
Damien Hirst
In A Gadda Da Vida, 2004
Gravure print on paper
unsigned
52.0 x 52.0 cm (21.5 x 21.5 in)
unknown edition size
published by Other Criter...
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Early 2000s Abstract Damien Hirst Art
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Digital
Damien Hirst, Suiko (The Empresses, H10-4) - Abstract Art, Pop Art, Signed
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, b. 1965)
Theodora (The Empresses, H10-4), 2022
Medium: Laminated giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with diamond dust
Dimensions: 100 × 100 cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Giclée
Damien Hirst, Taytu Betul (H10-5) - Signed Print, Abstract Art, British Artist
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, b. 1965)
Taytu Betul (The Empresses, H10-5), 2022
Medium: Laminated giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with diamond dust
Dimensions: 100 × 100...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Glitter, Giclée, Screen
DAMIEN HIRST - THE CURRENCY. Original work The Currency Project. Dots. Colors
By Damien Hirst
Located in Madrid, Madrid
DAMIEN HIRST - THE CURRENCY: 6274. NOBODY SHOULD HEAR IT
Date of creation: 2016
Medium: Enamel paint on handmade paper
Edition: 5.149 unique works on paper
Size: 21.5 x 30 cm
Conditi...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Enamel
Damien Hirst, Fruitful (Small) - Signed Print, YBAs, Abstract Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, born 1965)
Fruitful, 2020
Medium: Laminated Giclee print on aluminium composite panel
Dimensions: 39 x 39 cm
Edition of 3308: Printed signature and edition num...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Panel, Giclée
Damien Hirst, Savoy (H5-8) - Signed Print, Contemporary Art, Abstract Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, born 1965)
Savoy (H5-8), 2018
Medium: Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminum panel
Dimensions: 88.9 × 88.9 cm (35 × 35 in)
Edition of 100: Hand-signed and num...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Giclée
Damien Hirst, Loyalty (The Virtues, H9-7) - Pop Art, Abstract Art, Signed Print
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, b. 1965)
H9-7 Loyalty, 2021
Medium: Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel
Dimensions: 120 x 96 cm
Edition of 1067: Hand-signed and numbered
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Giclée
Butterfly Heart (Small) H7-4 print on aluminum panel new in publishers packaging
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
Damien Hirst
Butterfly Heart (Small) H7-4, 2020
Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel in original publisher's packaging
Signed by Damien Hirst & numbered 1483/3510 on t...
Category
2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Metal
Honour from the Virtues (H9-6) - mint condition Damien Hirst Cherry Blossom
By Damien Hirst
Located in London, GB
Damien Hirst (b. 1965) Honour from The Virtues (H9-6), laminated giclee print in colours, 2021, on aluminium panel, signed in pencil on the publisher's label affixed verso, stamp-num...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
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Giclée
Kingsdown Beach
By Damien Hirst
Located in London, GB
Damien Hirst's "Kingsdown Beach," an exquisite piece from the esteemed "Where Land Meets the Sea" series, holds a unique allure that transcends the ord...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
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Giclée
Studland Bay
By Damien Hirst
Located in London, GB
Damien Hirst's "Studland Bay," an exquisite piece from the esteemed "Where Land Meets the Sea" series, holds a unique allure that transcends the ordinary....
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Giclée
Where The Land Meets The Sea (Four From The Series)
By Damien Hirst
Located in London, GB
Introducing "Where The Land Meets The Sea" Set of Four, a captivating collection that captures the essence of coastal landscapes in a mesmerizing display of artistry. Each print within this set, featuring H13-3 Kynance Cove, H13-2 Kingsdown Beach, H13-4 Studland Bay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
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Giclée
Beautiful, How Graceful, The Truest, Heartiest And Roughest Whirlwind Painting
By Damien Hirst
Located in London, GB
In the realm of contemporary art, Damien Hirst's "Beautiful, How Graceful, The Truest, Heartiest And Roughest Whirlwind Painting" emerges as a breathtaking ode to the raw power and e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
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Giclée
Camino Real, Claridges, and Raffles
By Damien Hirst
Located in London, GB
Introducing the exquisite "Signature Spot Prints" by the renowned artist Damien Hirst, featuring three iconic designs: Camino Real, Claridges, and Raffles. These captivating prints s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
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Giclée
Kynance Cove
By Damien Hirst
Located in London, GB
Damien Hirst's "Kynance Cove," an exquisite piece from the esteemed "Where Land Meets the Sea" series, holds a unique allure that transcends the ordinary. This artwork, priced at £70...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
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Giclée
Deadman's Cove
By Damien Hirst
Located in London, GB
Damien Hirst's "Deadman's Cove" an exquisite piece from the esteemed "Where Land Meets the Sea" series, holds a unique allure that transcends the ordinary. This artwork, priced at £7...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
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Giclée
Mill Bay, Salcombe, H13-7, from Where the Land Meets the Sea (mixed media work)
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
Signed and numbered 185/289 in graphite pencil on the label in the back
Acquired directly from the publisher - Heni Editions Inc., UK
Mint condition: brand new in original packaging ...
Category
2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Metal
Damien Hirst, The Currency Posters (Set of 4) (Framed)
By Damien Hirst
Located in Manchester, GB
Damien Hirst, The Currency Posters (Set of 4) (Framed)
A set of four offset lithograph prints on thick semi-gloss paper in a black box frame
Unframed: 59.4 x 88.9 cm (23 2/5 x 35 i...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Lithograph
Damien Hirst, The Currency Posters (Set of 4) (Framed)
By Damien Hirst
Located in Manchester, GB
Damien Hirst, The Currency Posters (Set of 4) (Framed)
A set of four offset lithograph prints on thick semi-gloss paper in a white gallery box frame
Unframed: 59.4 x 88.9 cm (23 2/...
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2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art
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Lithograph
Cephalothin
By Damien Hirst
Located in Nottingham, GB
Etching in colours, on Hahnemühle etching paper,2007.
Signed in pencil, inscribed 'AP' on the reverse.
(an artist's proof, the edition was 75), published by The Paragon Press, Londo...
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2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art
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Etching
Damien Hirst, And you know it? (The Currency) - Abstract Art, Pop Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, born 1965)
And you know it? (The Currency), 2016
Medium: Enamel paint on handmade paper
Dimensions: 20 x 30 cm (7.8 x 11.8 in)
Series: Unique variant from The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Enamel
Damien Hirst, Theodora (The Empresses, H10-3) - Abstract Art, Pop Art, Signed
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, b. 1965)
Theodora (The Empresses, H10-3), 2022
Medium: Laminated giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with diamond dust
Dimensions: 100 × 100 cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Giclée
Damien Hirst, Forever - British Contemporary Art, YBA, Abstract Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, born 1965)
Forever, 2020
Medium: Laminated Giclee print on aluminium composite panel
Dimensions: 39 x 39 cm
Edition of 2573: Printed signature and edition numb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Panel, Giclée
Damien Hirst, Earth (from The Elements): Signed Print, Abstract Art, Butterflies
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, born 1965)
Earth (from The Elements, H6-6), 2020
Medium: Diasec-mounted giclée print on aluminium composite panel
Dimensions: 100 x 100 cm (39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in)...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Plexiglass, Giclée
Damien Hirst 'H13-1 Deadman’s Cove -2023' Signed & numbered
By Damien Hirst
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artsist: Damien Hirst
Title: 'H13-1 Deadman's Cove"
Year: 2023
Medium: Laminated Giclee print on aluminium composite panel
Size: 47.2 x 35.4 Inches
Edition: 131/346
Numbered and hand...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Giclée
'Cineole' Multicolor Spot Etching, 2004
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
The 'Cineole' Multicolor Spot Etching, 2004 is an edition of 145 + 35 AP, signed by the Artist on front in pencil, numbered on verso, AP. Published by the Paragon Press, London.
The...
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Early 2000s Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Etching
Damien Hirst 'H13-7 Mill Bay, Salcombe -2023' Signed & numbered
By Damien Hirst
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artsist: Damien Hirst
Title: 'H13-7 Mill Bay, Salcombe'
Year: 2023
Medium: Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel
Size: 35.4 x 35.4 inches
Edition: 148/289
Numbered and ...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Giclée
Damien Hirst, Sitting Across from Somebody (The Currency) - Abstract Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, born 1965)
Sitting Across from Somebody (The Currency), 2016
Medium: Enamel paint on handmade paper
Dimensions: 20 x 30 cm (7.8 x 11.8 in)
Series: Unique varia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Enamel
Shark Spin Painting
By Damien Hirst
Located in London, GB
Acrylic on paper. 2009.
48.9 × 67.3 cm
94 x 94 cm (framed)
A mesmerizing Damien Hirst Spin painting with explosions of vivid color amidst the timeless, mysterious form of a shark. T...
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Early 2000s Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Butterfly and Heart
By Damien Hirst
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Butterfly and Heart
Drawing in black felt pen over color screenprint 'spot' composition
Signed in full (bottom edge) and dedicated (top edge)
Dedicated by the artist
Annotated in fe...
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2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Ink
Beautiful Elephant in a Tutu Painting, 2007
By Damien Hirst
Located in Greenwich, CT
This painting is signed, titled, and dated "Beautiful Elephant in a Tutu Painting" Damien Hirst 2007' (on the reverse) and signed again on the stretcher ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Canvas, House Paint
Psalm 107: Confitemini Domino, 2008
By Damien Hirst
Located in Greenwich, CT
Psalm 107: Confitemini Domino is signed, titled and dated ‘Psalm 107 Damien Hirst 2008’ verso, framed in a contemporary, plexi-box frame.
Hirst’s 'Butterfly Kaleidoscope' paintings,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
House Paint, Mixed Media
Spin Painting. Abstract circular painting
By Damien Hirst
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Damien Hirst Spin Painting, 2009 (Damien Hirst Circle):
A mesmerizing Damien Hirst Spin painting with explosions of vivid color amidst the timeless...
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Early 2000s Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
The Empresses Suiko H10-4
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Damien Hirst
Title: The Empresses Suiko H10-4
Medium: Laminated Giclee print on aluminum composite, screen printed with glitter
Signed: Hand Sign...
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2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Giclée
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.
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Paper, Acrylic
Spin, Spin Sugar (from In a Spin, the Action of the World on Things, Volume II)
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
Spin, Spin Sugar (from In a Spin, the Action of the World on Things, Volume II)
2002
Color etching on 350 gsm Hahnemühle paper
112 × 91.5 cm (44.1 × 36 in)
Signed, dated, titled on the front
Edition of 68
In mind condition
The piece is offered unframed.
Edition numbers might vary from what is shown in the images.
It all started in Hoxton, East London in 1993 when curator Joshua Compston staged a mock parish fair called “A Fête Worse than Death”. All Young British Artists were invited to perform, Gary Hume was disguised as a Mexican bandit selling tequilas, Tracey Emin did palm reading...
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2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art
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Etching
Spin, Spin Sugar (from In a Spin, the Action of the World on Things, Volume II)
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
Spin, Spin Sugar (from In a Spin, the Action of the World on Things, Volume II)
2002
Color etching on 350 gsm Hahnemühle paper
112 × 91.5 cm (44.1 × 36 in)
Signed, dated, titled on the front
Edition of 68
In mind condition
The piece is offered unframed.
Edition numbers might vary from what is shown in the images.
It all started in Hoxton, East London in 1993 when curator Joshua Compston staged a mock parish fair called “A Fête Worse than Death”. All Young British Artists were invited to perform, Gary Hume was disguised as a Mexican bandit selling tequilas, Tracey Emin did palm reading and Damien Hirst dressed in a clown costume together with Angus Fairhurst...
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2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art
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Etching
Rhodotorulic Acid. Woodcut in colors. Signed.
By Damien Hirst
Located in Paris, FR
HIRST Damien (1965 - )
Rhodotorulic Acid. Woodcut in colors. Signed.
Provenance : DTR Modern Gallery, New York.
About Damien Hirst (Artist)
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 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...
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2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art
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Paper
DAMIEN HIRST - KYNANCE COVE. Where the land meets the sea. Abstraction, British
By Damien Hirst
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Damien Hirst - KYNANCE COVE
Date of creation: 2023
Medium: Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel
Edition: 411
Size: 120 x 90 cm
Condition: Brand new and never framed
T...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Damien Hirst Art
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Panel, Giclée
DAMIEN HIRST - THE CURRENCY. Original work The Currency Project. Dots. Colors
By Damien Hirst
Located in Madrid, Madrid
DAMIEN HIRST - THE CURRENCY: 6274. NOBODY SHOULD HEAR IT
Date of creation: 2016
Medium: Enamel paint on handmade paper
Edition: 5.149 unique works on paper
Size: 21.5 x 30 cm
Conditi...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Damien Hirst Art
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Enamel
Cafe Royal (H5-7), 2018
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
2018
Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium panel
35.43 x 35.43 inches
Edition of 100
Signed and numbered on the reverse in black marker
Category
2010s Abstract Damien Hirst Art
Materials
Giclée
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- Who is Damien Hirst?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Damien 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.
- What inspired Damien Hirst?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Damien 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.
- Why is Damien Hirst successful?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Damien 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, 2022Damien 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.
- Is Damien Hirst Banksy?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024No 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.
- What is Damien Hirst famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Damien 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.
- When was Damien Hirst born?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Damien 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.
- Where is Damien Hirst’s Shark?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- Where was Damien Hirst born?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Damien 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, 2022Damien 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023Damien 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, 2022For 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, 2022Damien 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 26, 2024Damien 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, 2024Where 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Damien 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, 2022An 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, 2024Whether 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.
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David Brooker Fine ArtMay 13, 2021Large oils are worth many millions of dollars. The value would depend on the size, composition and importance of the piece
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