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Damien Hirst More 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 Elusive Truth-Two Pills By Damien Hirst
By Damien Hirst
Located in Dubai, Dubai
The Elusive Truth-Two Pills By Damien Hirst 2006 Medium: Offset Lithograph Paper Size: 39 x 27.5 inches ( 99 x 70 cm ) Image Size: 30 x 20 inches ( 76 x 51 cm ) Edition Size: ...
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Wonderful World Blossom By Damien Hirst
By Damien Hirst
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Wonderful World Blossom By Damien Hirst 2021 Medium: Offset Lithograph Paper Size: 31.75 x 23.75 inches ( 81 x 60 cm ) Image Size: 22.75 x 22.5 inches ( 58 x 57 cm ) Edition Si...
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Damien Hirst Signed Lithograph "The Currency" Contemporary Modern Street Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Draper, UT
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Pharmacy By Damien Hirst
By Damien Hirst
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Pharmacy By Damien Hirst 2003 Medium: Offset Lithograph Paper Size: 21.75 x 26.25 inches ( 55 x 67 cm ) Image Size: 16.5 x 24.25 inches ( 42 x 62 cm ) Edition Size: 500
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Emperor s Blossom By Damien Hirst
By Damien Hirst
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Emperor's Blossom By Damien Hirst 2021 Medium: Offset Lithograph Paper Size: 31.75 x 23.75 inches ( 81 x 60 cm ) Image Size: 22.75 x 22.5 inches ( 58 x 57 cm ) Edition Size: U...
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The Elusive Truth-Dissection Table With Tools By Damien Hirst
By Damien Hirst
Located in Dubai, Dubai
The Elusive Truth-Dissection Table With Tools By Damien Hirst 2006 Medium: Offset Lithograph Paper Size: 39 x 27.5 inches ( 99 x 70 cm ) Image Size: 30 x 20 inches ( 76 x 51 cm...
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Blue Deck Chair with Butterflies by Damien Hirst, Contemporary Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
Hirst's Deckchairs use one of the artist's familiar motifs: a monochromatic background interrupted by a scattering of butterflies freezed in an eternal position. Damien Hirst Deckc...
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Yellow Deck Chair with Butterflies by Damien Hirst, Contemporary Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
Hirst's Deckchairs use one of the artist's familiar motifs: a monochromatic background interrupted by a scattering of butterflies freezed in an eternal position. Damien Hirst Deckc...
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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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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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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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Damien Hirst Gagosian Gallery 1996 (announcement)
By Damien Hirst
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Damien Hirst, Gagosian Gallery, New York 1996, Announcement Card Rare vintage 1990s Damien Hirst Gagosoan announcement card published on the occasion of: 'No Sense of Absolute Corru...
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1stEd Hardback monograph (hand signed and inscribed by Hirst with heart drawing)
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
Damien Hirst "I want to spend the rest of my life everywhere with everyone," 1997 Hardback monograph with hand signed ink inscription Fine provenance: Hand signed and inscribed to a...
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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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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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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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The Elusive Truth-Suicide Bomber (Aftermath) By Damien Hirst
By Damien Hirst
Located in Dubai, Dubai
The Elusive Truth-Suicide Bomber (Aftermath) By Damien Hirst 2006 Medium: Offset Lithograph Paper Size: 39 x 27.5 inches ( 99 x 70 cm ) Image Size: 30 x 20 inches ( 76 x 51 cm ...
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The Elusive Truth-Suicide Bomber (Sm) By Damien Hirst
By Damien Hirst
Located in Dubai, Dubai
The Elusive Truth-Suicide Bomber (Sm) By Damien Hirst 2006 Medium: Offset Lithograph Paper Size: 38 x 21 inches ( 97 x 53 cm ) Image Size: 30 x 20 inches ( 76 x 51 cm ) Editio...
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Nūr Jahān by Damien Hirst, The Empresses, Red Butterflies kaleidoscope effect
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
“The Empresses” is a series of five glorious artworks named after influential female rulers. They are composed of butterfly wings placed on a flaming red background which create a ka...
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Orange Deck Chair with Butterflies by Damien Hirst, Contemporary Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
Hirst's Deckchairs use one of the artist's familiar motifs: a monochromatic background interrupted by a scattering of butterflies freezed in an eternal position. Damien Hirst Deckc...
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Red Deck Chair with Butterflies by Damien Hirst, Contemporary Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
Hirst's Deckchairs use one of the artist's familiar motifs: a monochromatic background interrupted by a scattering of butterflies freezed in an eternal position. Damien Hirst Deckc...
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Damien Hirst Supreme Skateboard Deck
By Damien Hirst
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Damien Hirst Spin Series Skate Deck, Supreme 2009 Medium: Screenprint in colors on polychrome wood skateboard deck. Dimensions: 31.1 x 7.68 in (78.99 x 19.51 cm). Stamped signatur...
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
  • 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 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.