I realised that you couldn't use the tools of yesterday to communicate today's world. Basically, that was the big light that went on in my head. Damien Hirst basicallybigcommunicate Change image and share on social
But it's like the horror of being in a studio with a blank canvas. I used to always run out of ideas because there are so many possibilities and I would just think, well what am I going to do now! Damien Hirst blankcanvashorror Change image and share on social
I have always been aware that you have to get people listening before you can change their minds. Any artist's big fear is being ignored, so if you get debate, that's great. Damien Hirst artistawarebig Change image and share on social
Since I was a child, death is definitely something that I think about every day. But I think that everybody does. You try and avoid it, but it's such a big thing that you can't. Damien Hirst avoidbigchild Change image and share on social
So smoking is the perfect way to commit suicide without actually dying. I smoke because it's bad, it's really simple. Damien Hirst badcommitdie Change image and share on social
People always say that my work is sensational or shocking but there are truly shocking things you could do, and my sculptures don't go anywhere near that. Damien Hirst peoplesculpturesensational Change image and share on social
You'd never look at a Rembrandt and say, 'That's just wood and canvas and paint - how much?!' It's all about how many people want it. It works on a pair of jeans as well - they're just material and stitching, and as soon as you walk out of the shop, they're worth nothing. Damien Hirst canvasjeanmaterial share on social
I was brought up Catholic, and I felt the power of art from a very young age - seeing the brutality of all those images of flayed apostles and tortured saints was a pretty strong introduction. Damien Hirst ageapostleart Change image and share on social
For me, art is always a kind of theater. Damien Hirst artkindtheater Change image and share on social
