Dots, On Dots, On Dots: Damien Hirst Exhibit

Explaining to a friend why I would spend my evening staring at dots is a bit challenging. 

"They're *bleeping* dots, what's the big deal?"

I was at a loss. At the time, all I knew about the famous "Spot Paintings" by Damien Hirst was exactly that. They were just effin dots. In some cases, million dollar dots. I rushed over to the Gagosian Gallery to investigate. I needed to find out what was so special about these paintings and why on earth anyone would spend fortunes on something that you can't drive, wear or experience. Even as a Hirst fan, I needed to be able to answer with something more substantial than "it's ART".

Follow the dots inside to see more from my night at the museum for the opening of the "Complete Spot Paintings Collection 1986-2011".

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Damien Hirst Brings New Life to Dead Baby

We all want to top ourselves. There's no greater feeling than outselling your last album. Or perhaps smashing your own world record. Plateauing is for *ahem*, pansies, and a downward slope is the quickest route to obscurity.

It makes me wonder if artist Damien Hirst is set out to top his own shocking creations or if he just likes to watch his audience squirm.

I'll bet this dead baby skull that it's some creepy combination of both.

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3-D Diamond Head Made by Jason of Beverly Hills

So, you're dying to have your likeness recreated in diamonds. No problem.
Check the video for the "Making of" process for one of Jason's latest projects.

What makes this piece special among other NBA bling is the intricate design and 3-D laser imaging process that took place in the making of the face and head weighing in at over 1300 grams of 14k gold.
The flawless black, white and cognac diamonds encase a set of life-like porcelain eyes, similar to those used in the Madame Tussauds’ wax museum figures. It is a stunning piece that you just have to see in person.

Now THAT'S what the hell I call a "chain reaction"...~vk

Damien Hirst "The Blue Paintings"

Hate him or love him, Damien Hirst has returned to bless us with his 25 piece collection of eerie artwork, The Blue Paintings. Known for creating shocking pieces with dissected animals, maggots and dead sharks, Hirst's latest installment is already receiving mixed reviews.
His work is now on display at the Wallace Collection from October 14- January 24, 2010.


You may remember a little piece called For the Love of God; a platinum cast of an actual human skull encrusted with 8,601 diamonds (that's 1,106.18 carats folks, do the math).
I always thought this piece was stunning despite all the flack Hirst caught for creating something with such an alarming price tag. Hey, if you've got it...

Check out the vid below for more on The Blue Paintings. ~vK