Damien Hirst

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Damien Hirst is a British artist famous for creating art that explores the relationship between art, life and death. Using a myriad of techniques - including spin painting and spot painting - Hirst has produced a variety of installations, paintings, sculptures and drawings since the 80s. His latest works include Natural History and Myths, Legends and Monsters.

The Currency - Just Walk Around (432)

30 x 20 cm

Signed, Enamel paint, handmade paper, watermark, microdot, hologram

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Mickey Mouse (large) signed edition of 50

122 x 152 cm

Signed Screenprint on Paper

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Mickie Mouse (small) signed edition of 150

82 x 99 cm

Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen on Paper

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Belfy (signed edition of 59)

115 x 118 cm

Signed Etching

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Spire (from Sanctum Portfolio) Signed Etching ed of 59

116 x 119 cm

Signed Etching

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Your Smell (The Wonder of You) signed edition of 55

67 x 92 cm

Signed Etching

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Your Taste (The Wonder of You) signed edition of 55

67 x 92 cm

Signed Etching

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I Once Was What You Are You Will Be What I Am 4 (Signed etching edition of 48)

103 x 120 cm

Signed Etching

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Norleucine, 2010 (signed woodcut edition of 48)

76 x 76 cm

Signed Woodcut

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Damien Hirst Biography

Early Life

Born in Bristol in 1965 as Damien Steven Brennan, artist Damien Hirst was raised in Leeds. Arrested twice for shoplifting, Damien's path to success was far from smooth sailing. Although he received an E in A-Level art, Damien went on to attain a Foundation level Diploma from Jacob Kramer College before studying at Goldsmiths College despite being rejected from both courses on initial application.

Whilst studying for his BA (1986–89), Damien Hirst became part of a group known as the Young British Artists, leading their first exhibition, "Freeze", in 1988. His first solo exhibition, "In and Out of Love", was in 1991 and became the first in a long line of successful exhibitions.

Notable works

Damien has produced several critically acclaimed pieces and collections - some of which include:

In and Out of Love

The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living

Mother and Child Divided

Pharmaceutical

For the Love of God

As a result of his work on The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, Damien Hirst was awarded the Turner Prize in 1995.
To view some of Damien's most notable works, take a look at his Archive or pay us a visit at Colley Ison Gallery.

Latest Exhibitions

2022 Natural History
Britannia Street, London

2022 Myths, Legends and Monsters
Gstaad

2022 Forgiving and Forgetting
541 West 24th Street, New York

2021 Relics and Fly Paintings
Britannia Street, London

2021 Fact Paintings and Fact Sculptures
Britannia Street, London

If you're interested in learning more about Damien Hirst and his artwork, please contact a member of our team or visit us at Colley Ison Gallery.