Tuesday, 1 January 2008

Hirst on himself...

All great artists have produced overrated and over indulged work, but surely none have made as many Damien Hirst?

Responding to critics in 2005, Hirst said of himself and his work: "Some of my creations have been silly and embarrassing. Certainly everything you make is not a masterpiece," he said. But he believed some of his work would still be displayed in 200 years.

Ben Lewis, writing for Prospect Magazine assesses the case against Hirst here:
http://www.prospect-magazine.co.uk/article_details.php?id=9656


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