
Tetrahydrocannabinol
A meticulously rendered scientific illustration of the molecular structure of tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis, rendered in Hirst's characteristically clinical and detached aesthetic. The work transforms the invisible architecture of chemical euphoria into a visual object, bridging the worlds of science, pharmacology, and art. As with much of Hirst's practice, the piece provokes contemplation of humanity's complex relationship with substances, pleasure, and the thin boundary between medicine and intoxication.
- Medium
- Household gloss paint on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
January 22, 2026
Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000
Sold: $90,300
Lot 41
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