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Damien Hirst Black Brilliant Utopia For Sale
Damien Hirst
Black Brilliant Utopia, 2013
Inkjet, glaze, and diamond dust foilblock on Hahnemühle photo rag ultra smooth 305gsm
34 x 27 in 86.4 x 68.6 cm
Edition
Edition of 50
About this work
Damien Hirst’s Utopia series is a compelling exploration of themes like perfection, beauty, and human aspiration, conveyed through his signature visual language. This series is part of Hirst's broader body of work, which often merges art with science, philosophy, and mortality. In Utopia, Hirst employs vibrant colors, intricate geometric patterns, and a meticulous arrangement of butterfly wings to evoke a sense of harmony and idealism. The butterfly wings, a recurring motif in his work, symbolize both ephemeral beauty and the fragile nature of life, resonating with the series' utopian aspirations.The Utopia series draws heavily on Hirst’s fascination with symmetry and repetition, reflecting his interest in order and the human desire for perfection. The kaleidoscopic compositions, formed from real butterfly wings, create an almost spiritual aesthetic, inviting viewers to contemplate the tension between nature and artifice. By using organic materials to craft precise, symmetrical designs, Hirst blurs the line between the natural world and human creativity, suggesting that our pursuit of utopia often involves manipulating and reshaping nature.Hirst’s use of butterflies in Utopia also raises questions about the cost of beauty and perfection. While the works are visually stunning, they rely on the destruction of living creatures, sparking debates about ethics in art. This tension underscores the series’ commentary on the paradoxes inherent in utopian ideals—how striving for a flawless vision often entails sacrifice and compromise. Through this lens, the series critiques humanity’s relentless pursuit of an idealized existence, highlighting its potential destructiveness.Ultimately, the Utopia series serves as both a celebration and a critique of the concept of utopia itself. It invites viewers to reflect on their own ideals and the lengths they might go to achieve them. Hirst’s intricate designs and thought-provoking themes make Utopia a powerful addition to his oeuvre, reinforcing his reputation as one of contemporary art’s most provocative and innovative figures. The series captures the duality of utopia—its allure and its impossibility—while leaving room for individual interpretation and introspection.
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Auction History
Dead Black Brilliant Utopia · Damien Hirst · Rago · 2024-10 · $8,190
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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.