By Alexa Donovan
In late May 2025, Damien Hirst, born 1965, revealed estate plans that provide for the “creation” of art from beyond the grave.[1]
Hirst, the famed leading figure of the Young British Artists,[2] is undoubtedly one of the most prolific contemporary creatives of our time.[3] He is best known for his unconventional artworks, such as the infamous sculptures of sharks preserved in formaldehyde and mandalas made of dead butterflies.[4] He has also taken on plenty of experimental projects, often bending the boundaries of traditional artistry.
Primarily represented by Gagosian and White Cube,[5] Hirst’s plans for his legacy follow the same peculiar trajectory as his artistic projects. In an interview[6] with the London Times in late May, Hirst told reporter Kirsty Lang that he intends to create posthumous artworks.[7]
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