Art Talk
Goodbye to Sharks, Hello to Brushstrokes: Damien Hirst
Edward Goldman talks about an exhibition at Gagosian by one of the most successful contemporary artists, Damien Hirst.
By Edward Goldman • • 3m ListenBeing successful and even famous is the dream of many artists. But, only a few, no matter how hard they work, will meet fame and fortune. Among those few is Damien Hirst, whose 13-foot tiger shark floating in a formaldehyde-filled tank became a sensation in 1991. Ever since, Hirst, with the help of an army of assistants, produced hundreds, if not thousands, of newsworthy, attention-grabbing artworks. Medicine Cabinets, filled with real medicine containers.
Installation shot, The Veil Paintings, Damien Hirst. Gagosian, Beverly Hills. Photo courtesy of Gagosian.
Installation shot, The Veil Paintings, Damien Hirst. Gagosian, Beverly Hills. Photo courtesy Gagosian.
Installation shot, The Veil Paintings, Damien Hirst. Gagosian, Beverly Hills. Photo courtesy Gagosian.
Still of Damien Hirst in his studio, working on The Veil Paintings. Courtesy @DamienHirst Instagram
Still from the trailer for Final Portrait.
Installation shot of LACMA’s permanent collection, featuring works by Giacometti. Los Angeles. Photo by Edward Goldman.
