Bodies by Damien Hirst
The Acquired Inability to Escape by Damien Hirst
A Thousand Years by Damien Hirst
Away from the Flock by Damien Hirst
The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living by Damien Hirst
God Alone Knows by Damien Hirst
Steak and Kidney by Damien Hirst
For the Love of God by Damien Hirst

Where to See Damien Hirst

9 museums worldwide

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About Damien Hirst

British · 1965–present · Contemporary

Put a shark in formaldehyde, organised the show that launched the YBAs at twenty-three, and sold GBP111 million of art the day Lehman Brothers collapsed.

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Damien Hirst's works are held in 9 museums worldwide, including National Gallery of Art, Tate, and National Galleries Scotland.

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🇩🇪 Germany

1 museum

Also in GermanyHamburger Bahnhof (1)

🇮🇱 Israel

1 museum

Also in IsraelIsrael Museum (2)

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 museums

Also in United KingdomNational Galleries Scotland (5)Government Art Collection (2)British Council (1)

🇺🇸 United States

2 museums

Also in United StatesSan Francisco Museum of Modern Art (2)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where can I see Damien Hirst art?
    Damien Hirst's works can be seen at Prints in the National Gallery of Art[5], National Gallery of Art, Tate, and 2 other museums worldwide.
  • Where's Damien Hirst from?
    Damien Hirst was United Kingdom, born in 1965.
  • How did Damien Hirst make his money?
    Damien Hirst made his money through his art sales, aided by dealers such as Jay Jopling. His market-orientated worldview and the recognition his art brought him also contributed to his financial success.
  • Why is Damien Hirst famous?
    Damien Hirst is famous for his art that makes powerful statements about death, decay, and impermanence. He is also known for organising the Freeze exhibition in 1988, which launched the YBA movement and created a public sensation.
  • Is Damien Hirst the richest artist?
    According to his biography, Damien Hirst became the richest living artist in Britain. However, the provided passages do not contain information to confirm if he still holds that title.
  • Did Damien Hirst use real animals?
    Yes, Damien Hirst has used real animals in his artwork. He commissioned a fisherman to kill a shark for his piece, and he has also used real butterflies in his butterfly paintings.
  • Why is Damien Hirst's work controversial?
    Damien Hirst's work is controversial because it deals with themes of death, decay, and impermanence. He is often accused of being a publicity hound, which adds to the controversy surrounding his art.
  • How did Damien Hirst get the shark?
    Damien Hirst commissioned a fisherman in Queensland, Australia, to kill a shark for his artwork. He requested one that was 'big enough to eat you'. The original shark cost £6,000, but it was replaced in 2006 due to deterioration.

Sources

Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Damien Hirst's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] museum San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Used for: museum holdings.
  2. [2] museum White Cube Used for: museum holdings.
  3. [3] museum Government Art Collection Used for: museum holdings.
  4. [4] museum National Galleries Scotland Used for: museum holdings.
  5. [5] museum National Gallery of Art Used for: museum holdings.
  6. [6] museum British Council Used for: museum holdings.
  7. [7] book Susie Hodge, ArtQuake: The Most Disruptive Works in Modern Art Used for: biography.
  8. [8] book Beard, Lee, 1973- author, Butler, Adam, author; Van Cleave, Claire, author; Fortenberry, Diane, author; Stirling, Susan, author, Beard, Lee, 1973- author, Butler, Adam, author; Van Cleave, Claire, author; Fortenberry, Diane, author; Stirling, Susan, author - The Art Book_ New Edition, Mini Format Used for: biography.
  9. [9] book Penelope J.E. Davies, Walter B. Denny, Frima Fox Hofrichter, Joseph Jacobs, Ann S. Roberts, David L. Simon, Janson's History of Art_ The Western Tradition (8th Edition) Used for: biography.

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