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Damien Hirst Mickey (Blue Glitter) - Small For Sale

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Damien Hirst - Mickey (Blue Glitter) - Small, 2016, Screenprint in colors with glitter on heavy wove paper

Mickey (Blue Glitter) - Small, 2016

Screenprint in colors with glitter on heavy wove paper

34.5 x 27.5 inches 87.5 x 70 cm

Edition

Edition of 150

About this work

Damien Hirst's Mickey Mouse is a captivating artwork that merges the iconic imagery of Mickey Mouse with Hirst's signature style and materials. The piece showcases a striking portrayal of Mickey Mouse, one of the most beloved and recognizable characters in popular culture, crafted in dazzling blue glitter.Known for his bold and often controversial artworks, Hirst brings his unique approach to Mickey Mouse. The use of glitter as a medium adds a sense of spectacle and luxury to the piece, elevating the familiar cartoon character into the realm of high art. The intense blue hue of the glitter enhances the visual impact of the artwork, creating a sense of depth and luminosity.Choosing Mickey Mouse as the subject matter adds layers of meaning to the artwork. As an enduring symbol of American culture and entertainment, Mickey Mouse represents nostalgia, childhood innocence, and the influence of mass media. By reimagining Mickey in glitter, Hirst prompts viewers to reconsider their perceptions of the iconic character and to reflect on the intersection of art, commerce, and popular culture.Mickey Mouse is a dazzling and thought-provoking artwork that embodies Hirst's ability to challenge conventions and provoke discussion. With its combination of whimsy and sophistication, the piece captivates viewers and invites them to explore the complex relationship between art and popular culture.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2016
Medium
Screenprint in colors with glitter on heavy wove paper
Edition
Edition of 150

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Damien Hirst prints for sale at Guy Hepner include works from the Spot Paintings, Butterfly editions, Beautiful prints, and Pharmaceutical series. Damien Hirst art for sale and Damien Hirst original art for sale through our New York gallery are sourced from authenticated secondary market collections. We also advise collectors looking to sell Damien Hirst prints — free valuations available.

Damien Hirst is the defining figure of the Young British Artists movement and one of the most collected living artists in the world. His work spans Natural History sculptures, Spot Paintings, Butterfly Works, Spin Paintings, and pharmaceutical installations ? series that have set auction benchmarks at Sotheby's, Christie's, and Phillips across four decades. Collections at Tate Modern, MoMA, and the Guggenheim confirm his standing as one of the essential artists of his generation.

His single-artist auction "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever" generated $198 million at Sotheby's in 2008, a record that remains one of the most significant events in the contemporary art market. Major works including the Lullaby series of medicine cabinets and the Natural History formaldehyde sculptures have each achieved prices above $10 million, while his Spot Paintings and print editions sustain deep, global secondary market activity across all price points.

Guy Hepner Gallery has deep expertise across Damien Hirst's print editions, Spot Paintings, and Butterfly Works, offering acquisition guidance, market valuations, and direct access to available works. Whether you are building a collection or looking to sell, the gallery provides trusted, confidential support for one of the most actively traded names in contemporary art.

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