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Damien Hirst Meatballs (from The Last Supper) For Sale
Damien Hirst
Meatballs (from The Last Supper), 1999
Screen print
60 x 40 in 152.4 x 101.6 cm
About this work
In Damien Hirst's captivating artwork Meatballs, a prominent piece within his series The Last Supper, the artist deftly intertwines pharmaceutical imagery with culinary symbolism, inviting reflection on faith, sustenance, and cultural significance. Departing from conventional pharmaceutical labeling, the artwork presents a striking departure with the word "Meatballs" prominently featured on the packaging in lieu of a typical drug name.This deliberate fusion of pharmaceutical aesthetics with a commonplace culinary reference like "Meatballs" beckons viewers to delve deeper into layers of interpretation. With meatballs serving as a culinary staple across various cultural traditions, the artwork resonates with a sense of familiarity and cultural universality. By transposing this everyday culinary item onto pharmaceutical packaging, Hirst encourages contemplation on the intersections between nourishment, healing, and the rituals of daily life.Moreover, the inclusion of Hirst's own name or brand in place of pharmaceutical manufacturers' identities adds an additional dimension to the artwork. It prompts viewers to ponder the role of artistic authorship and commercial branding in shaping perceptions of value and authenticity. Through Meatballs, Hirst initiates a dialogue 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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Edition & Provenance
- Year
- 1999
- Medium
- Screen print
- Edition
- Edition of 150
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.