Ending 12th Feb, 2026 14:00

Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors

Lot 37

Lot 37 - Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Taytu Betul (H10-5)', 2022

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Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Taytu Betul (H10-5)', 2022

Sold for £1,250
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500

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Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Taytu Betul (H10-5)', 2022, giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with glitter, all signed and numbered from an edition of 2814 to the label affixed verso, published by HENI Editions; panel: 100 x 100cm

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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.