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Damien Hirst is a British contemporary artist known for his influential presence in the art world. His works often deal with themes of death, life, and consumerism, characterized by vibrant colors and unique forms.

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Famous Damien Hirst Quotes

“I did a load of medicine cabinets a long time ago and I named them after Sex Pistols songs. I suppose I must be getting old if I'm naming work after Philip Larkin poems.”

Ifs Long Song Sex Long Time Medicine Load Getting Old Long Time Ago Cabinets Pistols Philip Sex Pistols

Author:Damien Hirst

“If the choice is between buying another building or a Pollock, I'd go for the Pollock every time.”

Ifs Choices Building Buying Collectors Pollock

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“But for me, from my point of view, I don't mind if it falls over... if you break the glass you replace the glass, if the sheep falls out you can always get a new sheep.”

Ifs Mind Fall Views Break Glasses Point Of View Sheep

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“I don't see what else you can spend your money on... If you want to own things, art is a pretty good bet.”

Ifs Want Art Art Is

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“Art goes on in your head. If you said something interesting, that might be a title for a work of art and I'd write it down.”

Ifs Thinking Writing Art Said Might Interesting Goes On Titles Works Of Art Something Interesting

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“I can't wait to get into a position to make really bad art and get away with it. At the moment if I did certain things people would look at it, consider it and then say "f off". But after a while you can get away with things.”

People Ifs Looks Art I Can Moments Certain Waiting Position Get Away

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“For artists it's a lot easier to make art in bad times than it is in good times. When you've got no money it's easy to just drink your way through it and make great art. But if you're making lots of money it can be very problematic.”

Ifs Way Art Artist Easy Easier Drink Good Times Lots Of Money Great Art No Money Bad Times

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“I have always been aware that you have to get people listening before you can change their minds. Any artist's big fear is being ignored, so if you get debate, that's great.”

People Ifs Inspirational Mind Art Bigs Artist Fear Change Listening Entrepreneur Debate Ignored Making Changes Being Ignored

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“I always feel a bit trapped when a painting goes for millions of pounds and only one person can have it. If you can have that as well as a poster on every student's wall, then you're in a very enviable position. I'd like to do a Damien Hirst for £500 at some point.”

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“Here's one from me: 'You have to be aware that everyone else is thinking far too hard about themselves to be thinking about you, whoever you are.' If you want it, you can have it. Once you know that, you can be free.”

Ifs Thinking Knows Want Hard Thinking About You

Book:On the Way to Work

Source: On the Way to Work

About the Author

Born: June 7, 1965
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 107

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