It's amazing what you can do with an E in A-Level art, a twisted imagination and a chainsaw. - Damien Hirst 1 Share Now -
I always feel like the art's there and I just see it, so it's not really a lot of work. - Damien Hirst 2 Share Now -
In an artwork you're always looking for artistic decisions, so an ashtray is perfect. An ashtray has got life and death. - Damien Hirst 4 Share Now -
No, I don't believe in genius. I believe in freedom. I think anyone can do it. Anyone can be like Rembrandt. - Damien Hirst 5 Share Now -
Great art - or good art - is when you look at it, experience it and it stays in your mind. I don't think conceptual art and traditional art are all that different. - Damien Hirst 6 Share Now -
Kids are naturally gifted at art from a very young age. The problem is when they get older and become self-conscious. The process should always be fun, though. - Damien Hirst 7 Share Now -
Great art - or good art - is when you look at it, experience it and it stays in your mind. I don't think conceptual art and traditional art are all that different. - Damien Hirst 8 Share Now -
In an artwork you're always looking for artistic decisions, so an ashtray is perfect. An ashtray has got life and death. - Damien Hirst 9 Share Now -
I have always been aware that you have to get people listening before you can change their minds. Any artist's big fear is being ignored, so if you get debate, that's great. - Damien Hirst 10 Share Now -