Damien Hirst Splits Gagosian Gallery.
Posted: Sunday December 30, 2012
Artist’s Exit Sets Back Gagosian GalleryJust a week ago Damien Hirst, the famously provocative British artist, was at Art Basel Miami Beach, hanging out at the party at SoHo House for which Larry Gagosian, the superdealer, was a co-host. According to people who were there, nothing seemed amiss. But a
A Reluctant Defense of Damien Hirst's "Spot Painting" Spectacular
Posted: Saturday March 3, 2012
If Damien Hirst didn't exist, we would have to invent him. In some ways, I think we have invented him. He has taken on fantastic proportions as a villain in many people's minds. In smart company these days, admitting that you actually liked Damien Hirst would be something like saying