
Damien Hirst
152.4 x 101.6 cm
Damien Hirst's compelling artwork Sandwich is part of his thought-provoking series The Last Supper. The artist ingeniously manipulates pharmaceutical packaging to challenge perceptions and spark contemplation. At first glance, the familiar format of a medication label is strikingly reimagined, bearing the simple yet evocative name Sandwich in place of a conventional drug. Hirst's choice to substitute a staple of British cuisine for a pharmaceutical product injects a potent dose of irony and cultural commentary into the artwork. The mundane yet universally recognized Sandwich transcends its culinary context to become a symbol of sustenance, comfort, and quotidian ritual. By conflating this everyday item with the aesthetic of pharmaceutical packaging, Hirst blurs the lines between consumption, nourishment, and healing, inviting viewers to question the societal constructs that underpin our understanding of faith and salvation.
The inclusion of Hirst's own name or brand in lieu of pharmaceutical manufacturers' identities adds another layer of complexity to the piece. It challenges viewers to consider the role of artistic authorship and commercial branding in shaping our perceptions of value, trust, and authenticity. Through Sandwich, Hirst prompts viewers to confront the pervasive influence of consumer culture on our beliefs and behaviors. By transforming a mundane object into a potent symbol within the context of The Last Supper series, he encourages reflection on the intertwined nature of faith, consumption, and contemporary society.
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Damien Hirst, Bacon, Liver and Onions, from The Last Supper, 1999
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Damien Hirst, Steak and Kidney (from The Last Supper), 1999
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Damien Hirst, Cornish Pasty (from The Last Supper), 1999
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Damien Hirst, Omelette (from The Last Supper), 1999
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Damien Hirst, Salad (from The Last Supper), 1999
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Damien Hirst, Chicken (From The Last Supper), 1999
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Damien Hirst, Beans and Chips, from The Last Supper, 1999
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Damien Hirst, Mushroom, from The Last Supper, 1999
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Damien Hirst, The Last Supper Portfolio, 1999
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Damien Hirst, Sausages, from The Last Supper, 1999
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Damien Hirst, Corned Beef (from The Last Supper), 1999
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Damien Hirst, Meatballs (from The Last Supper), 1999
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Damien Hirst, Dumpling (from The Last Supper), 1999
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