Hirst
- Damien. born 1965, British artist, noted esp for his works featuring dead animals preserved in tanks of formaldehyde, and for his 2007 sculpture, For the Love of God, a human skull encrusted with flawless diamonds
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Contemporary Examples
Hirst and Perry too have courted their fair share of controversy.
As well as Hirst and Emin, the group included Sarah Lucas, Marc Quinn, and Jake and Dinos Chapman.
By January 31, Sutherland was notified that his Hirst paintings were fakes.
Fairhurst and Hirst wore clown costumes, got drunk, and ruined their outfits while making spin paintings.
Joshua Compston Was Once the Wunderkind of the British Art World…and Now He’s Been Practically ForgottenAnthony Haden-Guest
January 17, 2014
Speaking to The Guardian about Banksy's work, Hirst praised the pseudonymous graffiti artist.
Historical Examples
"I expected we should have seen you before, dear," said Mrs. Hirst.
The Nicest Girl in the SchoolAngela Brazil
"A little water will give it back to them," answered Hirst, sulkily.
Yorkshire Oddities, Incidents and Strange EventsS. Baring-Gould
"I don't think you altogether as foolish as I used to, Hewet," said Hirst.
The Voyage OutVirginia Woolf
She saw that there was something ridiculous about Hirst, and perhaps about herself.
The Voyage OutVirginia Woolf
Hirst demanded, turning round and fixing her with his eyeglasses.
The Voyage OutVirginia Woolf