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Damien Hirst, also known as the king of controversial art, is a name known within the art collecting community worldwide. His exploration into death, art, and mortality has led to collectors around the world being fascinated. Thus, art wanted by many. Insuring art like this is vital for the preservation of Hirst's thought-provoking art.
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What does Damien Hirst Art Insurance Cover?
Damien Hirst is one of the most prominent and provocative figures in contemporary art, celebrated for his bold conceptual works that confront life, death, and the boundaries of art itself. Emerging in the 1990s as a leading member of the Young British Artists (YBAs), Hirst challenged traditional aesthetics with shock, spectacle, and scientific precision. His works often blend themes of mortality, religion, and commercialism, making visceral statements that captivate and polarise in equal measure. With an oeuvre that spans sculpture, installation, painting, and diamond-encrusted memento mori, Hirst has redefined what contemporary art can be—both as a philosophical inquiry and a cultural phenomenon.
Key Works from the Damien Hirst Collection:
The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living:
This seminal 1991 installation features a 14-foot tiger shark suspended in formaldehyde, encased in a clear vitrine. It confronts viewers with the raw presence of death, while the clinical presentation evokes the sterility of scientific observation. Both awe-inspiring and unsettling, the piece became a symbol of the YBA movement and one of the most iconic works of late 20th-century art. Its title underscores the central tension of the piece: how can one truly conceptualise mortality while alive? It is an enduring emblem of Hirst’s exploration of the human condition.
For the Love of God:
Crafted in 2007, For the Love of God is a platinum cast of a human skull encrusted with 8,601 flawless diamonds, including a large pink diamond on the forehead. The work blurs the line between sacred relic and commercial luxury, offering a contemporary take on the vanitas tradition. Simultaneously opulent and macabre, the skull forces a confrontation with mortality while glittering with impossible beauty. It is one of the most expensive and talked-about artworks ever created, exemplifying Hirst’s flair for spectacle and existential depth.
Mother and Child (Divided):
Another landmark work in formaldehyde, Mother and Child (Divided) presents a bisected cow and calf displayed in separate vitrines, allowing viewers to walk between the two halves. This 1993 installation evokes themes of life, separation, and the mechanisation of nature. Its clinical detachment, reinforced by surgical precision and anatomical exposure, challenges the boundaries between art, science, and morality. The piece offers a haunting meditation on the fragility of existence and the cost of understanding it.
Our bespoke insurance ensures your Damien Hirst artwork is fully protected. Whether your collection includes a conceptual masterpiece like The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living or a dazzling memento like For the Love of God, we provide tailored cover that preserves the significance, value, and legacy of your collection for generations to come.
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