Damien Hirst's "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever" collection was auctioned off at Sotheby's last week and I am speechless. 200 pieces were up for grabs, many of which were his signature animals preserved in formaldehyde. Despite the current financial woes and economic uncertainty in the US, Hirst pocketed over $198 million in the two-day auction duration. Hirst is one of my favorite artists and, despite all the controversy his work has generated, I am utterly enamored with his newest pieces. Forget about a villa in Mustique or a luxury liner, I want a preserved horse head. Oh to be a Russian billionaire…
My favorite piece, "The Broken Dream".
Why am I so obsessed with this?
"Pigs Might Fly"
"Love's Paradox"
"In His Infinite Wisdom"
(I know a few people like this.)
"Death Explained", a tiger shark.
Damien Hirst with "The Incredible Journey".
"The Golden Calf" was the highest seller at $18.3 million.
"The Abyss"
"False Idol", a calf.
"New Midas' Lie", butterflies.
You might be wondering how Hirst chose to lighten the load of his newly acquired wealth-laden pockets. Instead of investing or giving to charity, he purchased THIS:
Jonathan Yeo's "Paris 2008", a collage made of PORN MAGAZINES.
Money well spent.
"Pigs Might Fly"
"Love's Paradox"
"In His Infinite Wisdom"
"Death Explained", a tiger shark.
Damien Hirst with "The Incredible Journey".
"The Golden Calf" was the highest seller at $18.3 million.
"The Abyss"
"False Idol", a calf.
"New Midas' Lie", butterflies.
