Damien Hirst | Observer Arts (original) (raw)

Damien Hirst, born in 1965 in Bristol, England, is a leading figure in the Young British Artists (YBAs) movement. Known for his provocative works that explore death and decay, Hirst's notable pieces include "Mother And Child (Divided)," and "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living," which feature animals preserved in formaldehyde. He won the Turner Prize in 1995. Hirst's work has been exhibited globally, including at the Tate Modern and the Gagosian Gallery. His spot paintings and butterfly art are also well-known, with "Lullaby Spring" selling for £9.65 million in 2007, marking a record for a living European artist. Read more about Arts.

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