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Damien Hirst and the dates that don’t add up
May 27, 2024
Guardian investigations correspondent and art critic discuss the controversy over Damien Hirst's artworks being dated to the 1990s before they were actually made. They explore the impact of Hirst's provocative art on audiences, the evolution of perspectives on his work, rumors and investigations into his art creation dates, and the behind-the-scenes workings of his art factory.
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- Some of Damien Hirst's artworks were dated to the 1990s but actually made in 2017, raising authenticity concerns.
- Contradictions between claimed creation dates and actual production timelines have raised trust issues in the art industry.
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Investigation into Damien Hurst's Artworks
Recent revelations from a Guardian investigation have raised questions about the authenticity of Damien Hurst's artworks. The investigation focused on formaldehyde sculptures from his natural history series, including a shark, two calves, and a dove, all dated to the 1990s but revealed to be created in 2017, not matching the listed dates. Sources also suggested artificial aging techniques were used to make the pieces appear older than they were.
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