Damien Hirst

Visual Arts British 1965 99 quotes

An English artist, entrepreneur, and art collector, he is the most prominent member of the group known as the Young British Artists (YBAs), known for his controversial and often shocking works.

Quotes by Damien Hirst

I want to create art that makes you think about life and death, and everything in between.

Interview 1990

Art is about life, and the art world is about money.

Interview 2008

I love the idea of art being something that's just there, like a tree or a rock.

Interview 1991

The most important thing is to make art that you believe in, and that you want to see.

Interview 1994

I think art should be something that makes you feel alive.

Interview 1995

I'm interested in the idea of art as a way of understanding the world.

Interview 1996

I think art is about trying to make sense of things that don't make sense.

Interview 1997

I like the idea of art being something that's a bit dangerous, a bit unsettling.

Interview 1998

I think art should be something that challenges you, that makes you question things.

Interview 1999

I'm interested in the idea of art as a way of exploring the human condition.

Interview 2000

I think art is about trying to find beauty in unexpected places.

Interview 2001

I like the idea of art being something that's a bit messy, a bit chaotic.

Interview 2002

I think art should be something that's a bit shocking, a bit provocative.

Interview 2003

I'm interested in the idea of art as a way of confronting our fears.

Interview 2004

I think art is about trying to make sense of death.

Interview 2005

I like the idea of art being something that's a bit morbid, a bit dark.

Interview 2006

I think art should be something that's a bit funny, a bit absurd.

Interview 2007

I'm interested in the idea of art as a way of celebrating life.

Interview 2008

I think art is about trying to find meaning in a meaningless world.

Interview 2009

I like the idea of art being something that's a bit spiritual, a bit transcendent.

Interview 2010