Damien Hirst Figurative Prints
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
For the Love of God (with diamond dust), Damien Hirst
By Damien Hirst
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Damien Hirst (1965)
Title: For the Love of God (with diamond dust)
Year: 2009
Medium: Silkscreen, glazes, and diamond dust on wove paper
Edition: 591/1000
Size: 12.75 x 9.5 i...
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Early 2000s New Media Damien Hirst Figurative Prints
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Glaze, Screen
Cornucopia (limited edition hardback monograph hand signed by Damien Hirst)
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
Damien Hirst
Cornucopia, 2010
Limited edition hardback monograph (hand signed by Damien Hirst)
Hand signed in ink by Damien Hirst on the first front end page
12 1/2 × 9 3/4 × 3/4 inches
This limited edition illustrated hardback monograph, with no dust jacket, exactly as issued, was published on the occasion of the artist's show at Musee Oceanographique de Monaco in April 2010, 'Cornucopia' celebrates Hirst's paintings and sculptures from 1994-2009." This book was gifted by Damien Hirst to a member of an American Rock & Roll band that Hirst befriended.
Stated Limited Edition of 2000 (unnumbered)
About the book:
Publisher: Musée Océanographique de Monaco, 2010
Text: English / French. 160 pgs with color illustrations
Limited Edition: 2000 (the regular edition is not signed; this was exceptionally hand signed by Hirst)
About Damien Hirst:
People are afraid of change, so you create a kind of belief for them through repetition. It’s like breathing. I’ve always been drawn to series and pairs. A unique thing is quite a frightening object.
—Damien Hirst
Since emerging onto the international art scene in the late 1980s, Damien Hirst has created installations, sculptures, paintings, and drawings that examine the complex relationships between art and beauty, religion and science, and life and death. From serialized paintings of multicolored spots to animal specimens...
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DAMIEN HIRST - EMPRESSES: SUIKO Limited Modern Butterflies glitter red
By Damien Hirst
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Damien Hirst - THE EMPRESSES - SUIKO
Date of creation: 2022
Medium: Laminated giclée print on aluminium composite and screen printed with glitter.
Edition number: 1191/3310 (1.657 ph...
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2010s Modern Damien Hirst Figurative Prints
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Glitter, Panel, Giclée, Screen
Throw it Around (Large Framed Etching)
By Damien Hirst
Located in Aventura, FL
From In a Spin, the Action of the World on Things, Volume II. Etching in color on 350gsm Hahnemühle paper. Hand signed lower right by Damien Hirst. From the edition of 68. Sheet ...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Damien Hirst Figurative Prints
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Inkjet
DAMIEN HIRST - EMPRESSES: WU ZETIAN - Limited. Butterflies Glitter Red
By Damien Hirst
Located in Madrid, Madrid
THE EMPRESSES - WU ZETIAN
Date of creation: 2022
Medium: Laminated giclée print on aluminium composite and screen printed with glitter.
Edition number: 2.853 (1.284 physical + 1.569 ...
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2010s Modern Damien Hirst Figurative Prints
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Minnie (Large) By Damien Hirst
By Damien Hirst
Located in London, GB
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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Six Pills (Large), rare framed hand signed print
By Damien Hirst
Located in Aventura, FL
Inkjet printed in colors on wove paper. Hand signed & numbered by Damien Hirst. Published by Other Criteria, London. Image size 19.75 by 26.625 inches. Sheet size 26.875 by 32...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Damien Hirst Figurative Prints
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Mickey (Blue Glitter) & Minnie (Pink Glitter) two artworks
By Damien Hirst
Located in Miami, FL
From an edition of 150 (matching numbered pair). Each hand signed by Damien Hirst and stamped with the artist's seal on the backing board. Silkscreen print with glitter.
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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Figurative Prints
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Screen
Sausages (The Last Supper), 1999
By Damien Hirst
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sausages is one of 13 screen prints included in Damien Hirst's 'The Last Supper' series from 1999. Signed 'Damien Hirst' lower right, framed in a contemporary, wood frame.
“I think ...
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Jojoba Bean Oil (Rare Framed Woodcut)
By Damien Hirst
Located in Aventura, FL
Color woodcut on 410 gsm somerset white paper. Hand signed lower right by Damien Hirst. Hand numbered 38/55 on verso. From the "40 Woodcut Spots" series published by Paragon Press...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Damien Hirst Figurative Prints
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Death or Glory - Glorius Skull (Cool Gold - European Gold)
By Damien Hirst
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Foil block print
Edition 2 of 2
Born in Bristol England, in 1965, Damien Hirst grew up in Leeds and studied at Goldsmiths College, London. Most notable amongst the exhibitions he curated while at college was Freeze, in 1988, in which he exhibited his work and that of his contemporaries. The exhibition is widely believed to have been the starting point of the Young British Artist Movement, and a defining moment in kick-starting cutting edge British contemporary art.
Hirst’s body of work confronts the scientific, philosophical and religious aspects of human existence and includes sculpture, painting and printmaking. He has exhibited widely and was awarded the Turner Prize in 1995 for The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living. In 2004, Hirst collaborated with Sarah Lucas and Angus Fairhurst to exhibit recent works at Tate Britain, under the title In-a-Gadda-da-Vida.
In 2006, works from the artist’s Murderme collection were exhibited at the Serpentine gallery, London: ‘In the darkest hour there may be light. ‘More recently, Hirst exhibited No Love Lost: Blue Paintings at The Wallace Collection, London, 2010; Cornucopia at Musée Océanographique de Monaco, 2010 and with Michael Joo...
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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Figurative Prints
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Studio Half Skull, Face On
By Damien Hirst
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 2009, this color etching and aquatint is hand signed by Damien Hirst (Bristol, 1965-) in pencil on verso and is from the edition of 75.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Damien H...
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2010s Contemporary Damien Hirst Figurative Prints
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Screen
Mickey (Blue Glitter) & Minnie (Pink Glitter), Damien Hirst
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
Created as a matching pair of images by Damien Hirst in 2016, Mickey and Minnie are two very fun and highly collectible screenprints, each measuring 34 ½ x 27 ...
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Find a range of authentic Damien Hirst prints and other 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2024How 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.
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