Damien Hirst, Wu Zetian, 2022
Laminated Giclee print on aluminium composite panel screenprinted with glitter
100 x 100 cm
Condition: Very good
Edition 2160 out of 2853
Certificate of Authenticity available.
-
Damien Hirst (British, b. 1965) is a contemporary artist and one of the most prominent figures of the Young British Artists movement that emerged in the late 1980s and 1990s. He rose to international fame for his provocative and concept-driven works that confront themes of life, death, science and belief. His early installations, particularly those incorporating preserved animals in formaldehyde, challenged traditional definitions of art and sparked widespread debate.
Throughout his career, Hirst has worked across painting, sculpture and installation. His best-known series include the Spot Paintings, Spin Paintings and his vitrines featuring animals such as sharks, sheep and cows. By merging clinical display methods with philosophical inquiry, Hirst explores mortality and the fragility of existence while engaging directly with the art market and the mechanics of value. His works are held in major museum collections worldwide, and he remains one of the most commercially successful and controversial artists of his generation.
(Photographed in February 2026)