Jul 2, 2008

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hydeordie: One of my favorite pieces by Damien Hirst went up for auction at Sotheby’s Contemporary Art Day Sale in London yesterday.  Someone got it at a steal for just $229,250.  It’s named Loathing and is made up of dead flies and resin.  I couldn’t find a great detail picture but in real life the depth and texture you get from even far away is so subtle you can’t help but be attracted to it.  As you approach, you realize you are being entranced by dead flies but it makes it more attractive(at least to me).  My favorite thing about Damien Hirst is that he can use anything as a medium and make it the most intoxicating thing you have ever seen. Yes, I’ve seen this on eat the Saatchi gallery in London and it blew me away; it was easily the most subtle work there (imagine that) but one of the most powerful; with almost a physical reaction. I was in London that time for a very short visit and I entered the gallery appr. half an hour before closing. Seeing all the art there in such a short period was very intense and not unlike a rollercoaster. Loved it.

hydeordie:

One of my favorite pieces by Damien Hirst went up for auction at Sotheby’s Contemporary Art Day Sale in London yesterday.  Someone got it at a steal for just $229,250.  It’s named Loathing and is made up of dead flies and resin.  I couldn’t find a great detail picture but in real life the depth and texture you get from even far away is so subtle you can’t help but be attracted to it.  As you approach, you realize you are being entranced by dead flies but it makes it more attractive(at least to me).  My favorite thing about Damien Hirst is that he can use anything as a medium and make it the most intoxicating thing you have ever seen.

Yes, I’ve seen this on eat the Saatchi gallery in London and it blew me away; it was easily the most subtle work there (imagine that) but one of the most powerful; with almost a physical reaction. I was in London that time for a very short visit and I entered the gallery appr. half an hour before closing. Seeing all the art there in such a short period was very intense and not unlike a rollercoaster. Loved it.

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  1. florajasmine reblogged this from sympathyfortheartgallery and added:
    i remember the first time i saw this. my friend and i were entranced and drawn toward it from across the room and then...
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  3. sympathyfortheartgallery reblogged this from hydeordie and added:
    Yes, I’ve seen this on eat the Saatchi gallery...it blew me away; it was easily
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