Damien Hirst

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Visual art: In the frame

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.

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…