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Damien Hirst Lessons in Love (Be Thoughtful) For Sale

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Damien Hirst - Lessons in Love (Be Thoughtful), 2018, Polymer-Gavure Etching

Lessons in Love (Be Thoughtful), 2018

Polymer-Gavure Etching

32 1/4 x 24 3/8 in 82 x 62 cm

About this work

Be Thoughtful, part of Damien Hirst's Lessons in Love series, is a contemplative exploration of thoughtfulness and introspection in matters of the heart. Created in 2018, this artwork features vibrant butterflies against a deep purple background, evoking a sense of mystery and depth. Each butterfly, with its intricate patterns and deep hues, seems to flutter with thoughtful consideration against the rich backdrop.What sets Be Thoughtful apart is its evocative use of color and atmosphere. The deep purple background serves as a symbol of introspection and contemplation, enveloping the composition in a sense of mystery and depth. Against this rich backdrop, the butterflies stand out with their vibrant colors, each one a representation of the power of thoughtful gestures in love.Through this artwork, Hirst invites viewers into a contemplation of the importance of thoughtfulness and reflection. Be Thoughtful captures a moment of quiet introspection, where beauty and thoughtfulness intersect against the backdrop of a deep purple hue. It prompts reflection on the depth of emotions, the beauty found in thoughtful gestures, and the impact they can have in relationships.In Be Thoughtful, Hirst's meticulous arrangement of butterflies against the deep purple background creates a visual contrast that resonates with themes of introspection and depth. 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 thoughtfulness intertwine, inviting reflection on the importance of thoughtful gestures in matters of the heart.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2018
Medium
Polymer-Gavure Etching
Edition
Edition of 55
Lessons in Love (Be Thoughtful)

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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