Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst is an artist known for his provocative works exploring death, science, and consumerism. Born in Bristol, England in 1965, he studied at Goldsmiths College in London, where he emerged as a leading figure of the Young British Artists (YBAs) in the 1990s. Hirst gained fame with works like The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living (1991), featuring a shark suspended in formaldehyde. His use of unconventional materials and themes has sparked both acclaim and controversy, making him one of the most prominent and debated figures in contemporary art