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Damien Hirst — Minaret, from Sanctum
Damien Hirst

Minaret, from Sanctum

A mesmerizing arrangement of meticulously rendered pharmaceutical pills and capsules radiates outward in a symmetrical, mandala-like composition, reflecting Hirst's enduring fascination with medicine, mortality, and consumer culture. The rich, velvety tones achieved through photogravure etching lend the work a depth and luminosity that elevates the mass-produced objects into something almost sacred. Printed on fine Velin Arches paper, the work balances clinical precision with an almost devotional beauty, inviting contemplation on themes of healing, faith, and the human desire to cheat death.

Medium
Photogravure etching in colors, on Velin Arches paper, with full margins,

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Evening & Day Editions

April 21, 2015

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Damien Hirst, Minaret, from Sanctum

A mesmerizing arrangement of meticulously rendered pharmaceutical pills and capsules radiates outward in a symmetrical, mandala-like composition, reflecting Hirst's enduring fascination with medicine, mortality, and consumer culture. The rich, velvety tones achieved through photogravure etching lend the work a depth and luminosity that elevates the mass-produced objects into something almost sacred. Printed on fine Velin Arches paper, the work balances clinical precision with an almost devotional beauty, inviting contemplation on themes of healing, faith, and the human desire to cheat death.

Medium
Photogravure etching in colors, on Velin Arches paper, with full margins,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Damien Hirst, YBA, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, British Artist, Print On Paper, Color Etching, Contemporary Art, Photogravure Etching, Abstract Composition

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Collected by

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