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Damien Hirst, Lessons in Love (Be Careful), 2018

Damien Hirst

Lessons in Love (Be Careful), 2018
Polymer-Gavure Etching
32 1/4 x 24 3/8 in
82 x 62 cm
Edition of 55
Series: Lessons in Love
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Be Careful, from Damien Hirst's Lessons in Love series, is a captivating exploration of caution and vulnerability in matters of the heart. Created in 2018, this artwork features vibrant butterflies...
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Be Careful, from Damien Hirst's Lessons in Love series, is a captivating exploration of caution and vulnerability in matters of the heart. Created in 2018, this artwork features vibrant butterflies against a marigold yellow background, evoking a sense of warmth and caution. Each butterfly, with its delicate wings and intricate patterns, seems to flutter with uncertainty against the bold backdrop.


What sets Be Careful apart is its evocative use of color and contrast. The marigold yellow background serves as a symbol of caution and awareness, enveloping the composition in a sense of warmth and hesitancy. Against this bright backdrop, the butterflies stand out with their vibrant colors, each one a representation of the delicate balance between caution and the allure of love.


Through this artwork, Hirst invites viewers into a contemplation of the complexities of love and vulnerability. Be Careful captures a moment of hesitation, where beauty and caution intersect against the backdrop of a marigold yellow hue. It prompts reflection on the delicate dance of emotions, the need to proceed with care, and the beauty found within these moments of introspection.


In Be Careful, Hirst's meticulous arrangement of butterflies against the marigold yellow background creates a visual contrast that resonates with themes of caution and vulnerability in love. The artwork stands as a testament to the artist's ability to evoke profound emotions through color and composition. It is a contemplative piece in the Lessons in Love series, offering viewers a glimpse into a world where love, beauty, and caution intertwine, inviting reflection on the delicate balance of emotions in matters of the heart.

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