I think art is good at looking back and looking forward. I don't think art is good at looking head-on. At the end of the day, people are more important than paintings. Damien Hirst artbackday Change image and share on social
It's a great advantage to be able to play people off against each other, isn't it? You go to Christie's and get a quote on something. And then you go to Phillips' and you tell them what Christie's has given you. I like auctions for artists. Damien Hirst advantageartistauction share on social
It's good to have a title that's not just one word. If you're gonna title it, you might as well try and say something. Damien Hirst gonnagoodtitle Change image and share on social
Kids are naturally gifted at art from a very young age. The problem is when they get older and become self-conscious. The process should always be fun, though. Damien Hirst ageartconscious Change image and share on social
For me, art is always a kind of theater. When I started the spot paintings, I made them as an endless series. But I was never serious about it being an endless series. It was just an implied endless series. The theater means you just have to make it look good for that moment in the spotlight. Damien Hirst artendlessgood share on social
I always look at money not as a motivating factor but as an element in the composition. You can't ignore it, but you've got to be very careful that it's not motivating you. Damien Hirst carefulcompositionelement Change image and share on social
Great art - or good art - is when you look at it, experience it and it stays in your mind. I don't think conceptual art and traditional art are all that different. Damien Hirst artconceptualexperience Change image and share on social
When it comes to the British monarchy, I prefer to be seduced by an image than presented with a real person. It's kind of a Warhol thing. Damien Hirst britishimagekind Change image and share on social
I've had laser eye surgery and I don't wear glasses any more, so people just go, 'You're not Damien Hirst.' I don't get recognized on the street. Damien Hirst damieneyeglass Change image and share on social