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Damien Hirst — Mescaline
Damien Hirst

Mescaline

A kaleidoscopic arrangement of vibrant, multicolored dots spreads across the canvas in Hirst's signature systematic yet hypnotic style, evoking the fractured and intensified perception associated with psychedelic experience. The work's pulsating chromatic relationships suggest both scientific detachment and sensory overload, reflecting Hirst's ongoing fascination with the intersection of order and chaos. The title's explicit reference to the hallucinogenic compound invites viewers to consider how chemical substances alter consciousness and the boundaries between control and dissolution.

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Evening & Day Editions

April 25, 2016

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Damien Hirst, Mescaline

A kaleidoscopic arrangement of vibrant, multicolored dots spreads across the canvas in Hirst's signature systematic yet hypnotic style, evoking the fractured and intensified perception associated with psychedelic experience. The work's pulsating chromatic relationships suggest both scientific detachment and sensory overload, reflecting Hirst's ongoing fascination with the intersection of order and chaos. The title's explicit reference to the hallucinogenic compound invites viewers to consider how chemical substances alter consciousness and the boundaries between control and dissolution.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dark Mood, Surreal, Bold, Psychedelic, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, British Artist, Contemporary Artist, Pharmaceutical Theme, Modern Art, Provocative, Contemporary Art, British, Colorful, Abstract, Contemporary

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