Beautiful Inside My Head Forever

Interesting article on Damien Hirst, and the two day Sotheby's auction held earlier this week. This was the first time an artist of his status bypassed the galleries and sold his work directly at auction. Two years worth of work, about 223 pieces total. Most of the works were what you come to expect from him, animals floating in formaldehyde, dot patterns, butterfly-covered canvas, spin-art, diamonds, skulls, etc... Not sure how I feel about his work, seems a little over-hyped. At some point you get so big, you have to keep topping yourself to feel successful. It becomes less about progressing or trying new things, and more about beating a record or making the most money. I guess being the richest living artist affords him the luxury not to care what anyone has to say.