Damien Hirst

Visual art: In the frame

The most significant works of art in Scotland

15 Sep 2008

Glasgow and Edinburgh’s galleries and museums play host to some of the most famous art works in the world. David Pollock selects the ten you cannot afford to miss.

Artist Rooms

2 Apr 2009

GROUP SHOW One of two flagship group shows to stem from Anthony d’Offay’s gift to the National Galleries of Scotland and Tate last year (the other is at Tate Modern), Artist Rooms is bright and inspiring and bulges with defining work from some of the…

The Sculpture Show

Well-managed and educational group sculpture show also contains big impressions

1 Feb 2012

Those who find their attention can escape the orbit of this show’s central spectacle – Ron Mueck’s striking ‘A Girl’, a life-like model of a quite grumpy-looking newborn baby girl rendered as a vast monolith many dozens of times the size of nature…

Visual Art highlights in Edinburgh and Glasgow

10 Sep 2009

Glasgow is known for its dynamic contemporary art scene, and there is no shortage of galleries to suit every taste and curiosity. Opening in September this year, Trongate 103, the new über art complex in the Merchant City, will provide a home to the…

Artist Rooms

A special bequest of works by key figures from the last 50 years

13 Jul 2009

In an unexpected act of philanthropy, it was announced last year that art dealer Anthony d’Offay would make a donation of a large number of the epochal works of art in his collection to the National Galleries of Scotland and to the Tate. While these…

Sound Festival

9 Jul 2009

Following its success last year, the sound festival has launched its programme boasting over 60 performances and events. The music fest line-up will include a special celebration of the work by the festival’s patron, James MacMillan to mark his 50th…

Hirst original up as £1 raffle prize

15 Nov 2007

A sketch by Damien Hirst is being offered as the prize of a £1 raffle to raise money for Heart Research UK. The picture, which has also been signed by the artist, covers a catalogue of his work. It went on display at Leeds City Art Gallery…

Modern Art values up 50%

1 Oct 2007

The value of modern art has leapt more than 50% in the last year, according to the annual Hiscox Art Market Research (HAMR) report. High profile creations from contemporary artists Damien Hirst and Banksy have sold for record figures this year, but…

Hirst’s pickled cow springs a leak

28 Sep 2007

One of Damien Hirst’s pickled cows is undergoing repair at Oslo’s Museum of Modern Art after its container sprung a leak and started dripping formaldehyde. The container is one of four glass tanks containing parts of a sliced cow and calf. The…

Anonymous Hirst work auctioned for £200

29 Aug 2007

An anonymous auction surprised art dealers when it transpired that a bidder who offered £200 for ‘lot 15’ had actually bought a little-known Damien Hirst painting. The auction saw art connoisseurs eagerly await the painting, which was being sold…