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Damien Hirst - “End of an Era”

By Tom Ran

Published: January 27, 2010 under Art

End of an Era, 2009

Photo: Gagosian Gallery

End of an Era, 2009

Painful Memories/Forgotten Tears, 2008

Photo: Gagosian Gallery

Painful Memories/Forgotten Tears, 2008

Painful Memories/Forgotten Tears, 2008

Photo: Gagosian Gallery

Painful Memories/Forgotten Tears, 2008

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Damien Hirst’s “End of an Era” opens at the Gagosian Gallery this Saturday. Hirst will be exhibiting new paintings and sculptures including the piece that the show is named after. The sculpture consists of a solid gold disc resting on top of a severed bull’s head encased in formaldehyde. “End of an Era” references Hirst’s departure from several series that he is known for. Though one can imagine that Hirst may be alluding to the financial collapse that effected the art market and possibly his fortunate run. The exhibition will be on view till March 6th. (via Nowness)

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