Why Damien Hirst Remains the Most Relevant Artist of Our Time

30 years of relevance Hirst rose to prominence in the late 1980s and 1990s as a key figure in the Young British Artists movement. Consistently evolving his practice, shifting from formalized conceptual art (like his iconic Natural History series with preserved animals) to bold, colorful abstraction (Spin Paintings, Cherry Blossoms).

Obsession with Mortality Hirst extended his pharmaceutical exploration into large-scale sculptures, installations, and resin-based works. These include oversized pill bottles, tablets, and capsules that blur the lines between medical necessity and consumerism.