"Midas Asteroid" is a monumental sculpture by Damien Hirst created in 2012, consisting of a massive golden sphere that references both the mythological King Midas and the precious metal's cultural associations with wealth and immortality. The work exemplifies Hirst's characteristic exploration of mortality, desire, and the commodification of art through his use of luxurious materials and grand scale. The piece engages with classical mythology while simultaneously questioning the nature of value in contemporary art and consumer culture.