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Damien Hirst Psalm: Beatus Qui Intelligit For Sale

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Damien Hirst - Psalm: Beatus Qui Intelligit, 2016, Silkscreen with glaze

Psalm: Beatus Qui Intelligit, 2016

Silkscreen with glaze

18 x 18 in 45.7 x 45.7 cm

Edition

Edition of 25

About this work

Beatus Qui Intelligit is a captivating piece from Damien Hirst's renowned Psalms series, a collection that delves into the intersection of art, science, religion, and mortality. Hirst's reputation for boundary-breaking art finds a profound expression in these paintings, where he weaves together the threads of spirituality, symbolism, and the natural world.In 2008, Hirst embarked on a remarkable journey with the Psalm paintings, naming each after an Old Testament psalm. As part of his broader Kaleidoscope series, the Psalm paintings transcend religious boundaries, inviting interpretations that range from the deeply personal to the universally resonant.The symbolism within Psalms draws parallels between spirituality and the metamorphosis of butterflies. These works evoke the rich imagery of Christian iconography and the luminous hues of stained glass, while also hinting at the intricate patterns found in Hindu and Buddhist mandalas. Hirst's fascination with butterflies, described as a universal trigger, is evident throughout these pieces. He sees them as symbols that transcend the personal, tapping into shared human experiences of beauty and fragility.At first glance, Beatus Qui Intelligit exudes a sense of hopefulness and vibrancy, celebrating the delicate yet awe-inspiring patterns of butterfly wings. However, beneath this surface beauty lies a deeper complexity. Like many of Hirst's creations, the Psalms paintings navigate the delicate balance between life and death. They serve as both dazzling representations of the natural world and somber reminders of mortality—a poignant memento mori.Hirst's choice of imagery prompts contemplation on the nature of beauty and transience. Do these paintings signify the beauty, poignancy, and uplifting aspects of existence? Or do they simply remind us of life's fleeting and fragile nature? Beatus Qui Intelligit, like the Psalms series as a whole, invites viewers into a thought-provoking dialogue about the profound and often paradoxical aspects of human experience.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2016
Medium
Silkscreen with glaze
Edition
Edition of 25

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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.

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