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Damien Hirst's 2012 exhibition at the Tate
1. Damien Hirst 2012 Exhibition at the Tate
1. Watch a video about Damien Hirst's 2012 exhibition at the Tate museum in London.
a. Take some notes about what the museum's curator says.
b. What motifs (= themes) does Damien Hirst use in his art? Name a few you can see on the video.
2. Watch the video again and answer these questions.
a) Had Damien Hirst shown his work at a British museum before 2012?
b) Why does the curator mention the Olympic games?
c) How has London changed as a “city of art” in the last decades?
D. Hirst posing with “For the Love of God” (2007)
Human skull with 8.601 embedded diamonds.
“Away from the Flock” (1994)
Sheep in a tank of formol.
3. Discuss these questions in small groups.
– What do you think of Damien's works of art? Do you like them? Why (not)?
– Which one is your favourite? Why?
– Why do you think he creates such controversial contemporary art?
– Do you think his work will be appreciated in 100 years' time? Why (not)?
– Do you know other controversial or eccentric artists? What does their work consist of?
