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Damien Hirst — Cephalothin
Damien Hirst

Cephalothin

A meticulously rendered etching and aquatint by Damien Hirst, *Cephalothin* takes its name from a powerful antibiotic, continuing the artist's longstanding fascination with medicine, science, and the fragile boundaries between life and death. Rich, layered colors achieved through the aquatint process bring a striking visual depth to the work, printed on the fine surface of Hahnemühle etching paper. The piece reflects Hirst's broader investigation into pharmaceutical culture and humanity's complex relationship with healing and mortality.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in colors, on Hahnemühle etching paper, with full margins,

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Evening & Day Editions

April 21, 2015

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Damien Hirst, Cephalothin

A meticulously rendered etching and aquatint by Damien Hirst, *Cephalothin* takes its name from a powerful antibiotic, continuing the artist's longstanding fascination with medicine, science, and the fragile boundaries between life and death. Rich, layered colors achieved through the aquatint process bring a striking visual depth to the work, printed on the fine surface of Hahnemühle etching paper. The piece reflects Hirst's broader investigation into pharmaceutical culture and humanity's complex relationship with healing and mortality.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in colors, on Hahnemühle etching paper, with full margins,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Damien Hirst, Clinical Mood, Scientific Imagery, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, British Artist, Printmaking, Muted Colors, Contemporary Artist, Pharmaceutical Theme, Etching and Aquatint

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Sarah Greenspan, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Brittany Laques