Ending 14th May, 2026 14:00

Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors

Lot 36

Lot 36 - Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Beautiful, Unsearchable Explosion Painting (H12-8)', 2023

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Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Beautiful, Unsearchable Explosion Painting (H12-8)', 2023

Sold for £875
Estimated at £800 - £1,200

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Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Beautiful, Unsearchable Explosion Painting (H12-8)', 2023, unique, algorithm-generated giclee print on stretched canvas, from The Beautiful Paintings series, signed in ink recto, canvas; 23 x 23cm

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Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst, a prominent figure among the Young British Artists who gained recognition in late 1980s London, is regarded as one of the most controversial artists of his era. He has challenged the boundaries of fine art and conventional taste through his sculptures featuring deceased animals preserved in formaldehyde, a multitude of spot paintings that resemble mass-produced items yet command prices in the millions, and the ostentatious For the Love of God (2007), a human skull adorned with 8,601 diamonds. Hirst's body of work, which includes installations, sculptures, drawings, and paintings, delves into themes such as religion, mortality, and desire. Since the inception of “Freeze” in 1988, a pivotal exhibition showcasing his creations alongside those of his peers from Goldsmiths College, he has been featured in significant exhibitions at institutions such as Tate Modern in London, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. In 2008, Hirst sparked controversy with “Beautiful Inside my Head Forever,” an auction where he sold his artwork directly to the public, amassing approximately $200 million. His individual pieces have fetched over $10 million at auction.