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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$3,000
H 23.63 in W 29.53 in D 1.58 in
Rare Butterfly Wings Kaleidoscope, framed wall mount art, France 1930s
By Damien Hirst
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare wall mounted and framed piece of art, made on butterfly and moth wings. The wings are creating a beautiful kaleidoscope-like shape, with many col...
Glass, Organic Material, Wood
$3,452
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in
H10-3 Theodora Giclée Print on Aluminium with Glitter, Signed Edition
By Damien Hirst
Located in Bristol, GB
Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with glitter Edition 1786 of 3,315 39.3 x 39.3 in Signed on a label affixed to the back Mint. Minor imperfections may ap...
Glitter, Giclée
$7,800
H 39.375 in W 39.375 in
"Nūr Jahān from 'The Empresses'" laminated giclée on aluminum composite panel
By Damien Hirst
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Nūr Jahān from the series 'The Empresses'" 39 3/8 x 39 3/8-inch laminated giclée print on aluminum composite panel screenprinted with glitter by artist Damien Hirst. Signed certific...
Glitter, Giclée, Screen
$3,452
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in
H10-5 Taytu Betul Giclée Print on Aluminium, Signed Contemporary Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Bristol, GB
Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with glitter Edition 1786 of 2,814 39.3 x 39.3 in Signed on a label affixed to the back Mint. Minor imperfections may ap...
Glitter, Giclée
$3,452
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in
H10-2 Nūr Jahān Giclée Print on Aluminium, Contemporary, 21st Century
By Damien Hirst
Located in Bristol, GB
H10-2 Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with glitter Edition 2019 of 3,041 100 x 100 cm Signed on a label affixed to the back Mint. Minor imperfections ma...
Giclée
Damien Hirst "Psalm: Domine, Dominus noster"
By Damien Hirst
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Hirst, Damien Title: Psalm: Domine, Dominus noster Series: Psalm Date: 2009 Medium: Silkscreen with glazes and diamond dust, on wove paper Unframed Dimensions: 29" x 28...
Glaze, Screen, Mixed Media
Damien Hirst "H10-3 Theodora" Print
By Damien Hirst
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Hirst, Damien Title: H10-3 Theodora Series: The Empresses Date: 2022 Medium: Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with glitter Unframed Dimensio...
Giclée, Glitter
$5,300
H 19 in W 32.4 in
Butterfly Rainbow Print, Pop Art Style, Archival Ink, 2010s
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’s 'Butterfly Rainbow' (Large) is a striking...
Archival Ink
$9,391
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
DAMIEN HIRST - THE EMPRESSES - THEODORA - Limited edition Contemporary Modern
By Damien Hirst
Located in Madrid, Madrid
THE EMPRESSES - THEODORA Date of creation: 2022 Medium: Laminated giclée print on aluminium composite and screen printed with glitter. Edition number: 1226/3315 (1.566 physical + 1.7...
Glitter, Panel, Giclée, Screen
$9,391
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
DAMIEN HIRST - EMPRESSES: NŪR JAHĀN - Limited edition. Butterflies Glitter Red
By Damien Hirst
Located in Madrid, Madrid
DAMIEN HIRST - THE EMPRESSES - NŪR JAHĀN Date of creation: 2022 Medium: Laminated giclée print on aluminium composite and screen printed with glitter. Edition number: 1013/3041 (1.48...
Glitter, Panel, Giclée, Screen
'Wobble' Lenticular Artwork by Bruce Reinfeld, 2020s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mesmerizing artwork is certain to bring any wall to life. In bleeding shades of blue, pink, and black, this piece may at first glance appear like an ordinary abstract painting. ...
Plastic
Domenick Capobianco Original Painting 'Circles', USA 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning piece of original artwork by visual artist Domenick Capobianco. Born in Italy in 1928, Capobianco has produced a large catalog of artwork and remains a staple in the New Yor...
Canvas, Paint
Lenticular 'Four Square' Artwork by Bruce Reinfeld, 2020s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mesmerizing artwork is certain to bring any wall to life. Four squares in shades of pink, orange, purple, and green are colored in halftones, reminiscent of 20th century Pop Ar...
Plastic
Memphis Style Postmodern Mirror, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mirror is maximalist heaven. Handmade in the late 20th century and influenced by the Memphis Design style, it features bold colors and silhouettes, With wavy edges and pointed c...
Mirror, Wood
Lenticular Artwork in Orange by Bruce Reinfeld, 2020s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mesmerizing artwork is certain to bring any wall to life. In undulating shades of crimson, yellow, and green, this piece may at first glance appear like an ordinary abstract pai...
Plastic
Domenick Capobianco Original Painting 'Squares', USA 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning piece of original artwork by visual artist Domenick Capobianco. Born in Italy in 1928, Capobianco has produced a large catalog of artwork and remains a staple in the New Yor...
Canvas, Paint
Once built for curbs and handrails, these boards now hang beside blue-chip works in major museums and collectors’ homes.
Fierceness and fragility coalesce as the British artist revisits a cherished motif — the butterfly.
