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By: artforprofits

artforprofits — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:28:41 +0000

Damien Hirst is a whole different kettle of fish, Joe, but I think you already know that.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:55:21 +0000

Hirst’s spot paintings – Hirst didn’t paint them himself, so they’re silly and meaningless.
Warhol’s soup cans – Warhol didn’t do the screen printing himself so they’re silly and meaningless.
Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye – LC didn’t build it with his own hands so it’s silly and meaningless.
Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum – Gehry didn’t put the roof on and do the plumbing himself so it’s silly and meaningless.
This blog and its comments is like reading Brian Sewell’s idle thoughts.

By: Rei Dishon

Rei Dishon — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:27:21 +0000

what’s behind the dots ? do you know why did Damian painted them ?
and as an artist i think that it’s a sad example of how people dig the name of an artist rather then good solid art piece

By: Eloise O'Hare

Eloise O'Hare — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:02:58 +0000

Hey V, I
think Miss Waterson might be one of Damians Buyers if your looking for one.

By: Sara Waterson

Sara Waterson — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:04:26 +0000

These somewhat puerile responses totally miss the point of what Damien has been doing, and what his significance is, in regard to the art market. He set out from student days to break the mould and to push the boundaries – in particular in that respect; and as his latest Sotheby’s sale demonstrates, has succeeded beyond most people’s imagination.

Attempting to discuss what he is about in such antiquated terms of reference is pointless. In addition, anyone who has followed Damien’s career even superficially would know how far he has always done his best to support and help talented younger artists – and his peers

By: v.

v. — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:58:16 +0000

ok, everybody does whatever he wants like sir hirst or the people who buy his works, spending so much money. but i’d like to know, how sir hirst spends his money.. do you think sir hirst buys art with the money that earns? how much money he can spend for a work of other artist?

By: Eloise O'Hare

Eloise O'Hare — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:06:55 +0000

If Damian Hurst has so many talented British artists working for him, why doesnt he promote them for there own work, if there work is better then his silly meaningless spot paintings. Spot paintings are not a new concept. I remember in the 1970′s they were everywhere. Do we really need to see more of them. However heres a new concept for you Damian Hurst Snot paintings. Oh 2nd thoughts you cant have that concept as its my idea. Snot paintings EloiseO’Hare copyright 16th September 2008.

By: damien hirst

damien hirst — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:11:16 +0000

[...] let me share. How many spot paintings do you suppose damien hirst has produced – ten, fifty, 100?.http://artmarketblog.com/2008/09/15/damien-hirst-for-25-times-less-money-artmarketblogcom/Damien HirstDamien hirst gets so buried under hype – his own and other people’s – that it is … [...]

By: Dawn Hilton

Dawn Hilton — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:14:11 +0000

What is it with spots? Dots?

These are crap and I don’t care who argues with me about it.

You want dots or spots?

I’ll give them to you.

http://www.dottyart.co.uk

http://artgalleryonline.ning.com/profile/patrickegarter

Now when Hirst can paint dots like these two, he will get my vote of confidence.