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Damien Hirst Mushroom, from The Last Supper For Sale

Damien Hirst
Damien Hirst - Mushroom, from The Last Supper, 1999, Screen print

Mushroom, from The Last Supper, 1999

Screen print

60 x 40 in 152.4 x 101.6 cm

Edition

Edition of 150

About this work

In Damien Hirst's intriguing artwork Mushroom, a pivotal piece within his series The Last Supper, the artist skillfully merges pharmaceutical aesthetics with culinary symbolism, igniting contemplation on faith, sustenance, and cultural connotations. Departing from conventional pharmaceutical labeling, the artwork presents a striking departure with the singular word "Mushroom" prominently featured on the packaging, supplanting a typical drug name.This deliberate amalgamation of pharmaceutical imagery with a culinary staple like "Mushroom" invites viewers to delve into deeper layers of interpretation. Mushrooms, with their diverse forms and flavors, evoke associations of nourishment, growth, and even mysticism across various cultures. By integrating this familiar ingredient into pharmaceutical packaging, Hirst prompts reflection on the intersections between nourishment, healing, and the rituals of daily life.Furthermore, the inclusion of Hirst's own name or brand in place of pharmaceutical manufacturers' identities adds an intriguing dimension to the artwork. It encourages viewers to consider the role of artistic authorship and commercial branding in shaping perceptions of value and authenticity. Through Mushroom, Hirst initiates a discourse on the pervasive influence of consumer culture on beliefs and behaviors, urging viewers to critically examine the ways in which everyday objects and symbols shape our understanding of faith and salvation.

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Damien Hirst - Mushroom, from The Last Supper

Mushroom, from The Last Supper · Damien Hirst · Phillips · 2022-09 · $13,034

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About Damien Hirst

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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