Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst was born on June 7, 1965 in England. Unconventional artist and foremost member of the Young British Artists. Known for his death-themed works such as "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living," which was part of a series of artworks in which he preserved whole and dissected animals in formaldehyde.
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Currently, Damien Hirst is 58 years, 9 months and 21 days old. Damien Hirst will celebrate 59rd birthday on a Friday 7th of June 2024. Below we countdown to Damien Hirst upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Damien Hirst
Occupation Painter
Age 58 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born June 7, 1965 (England)
Birthday June 7
Town/City England
Nationality England

๐ŸŒ™ Zodiac

Damien Hirstโ€™s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.

๐ŸŒ™ Chinese Zodiac Signs

Damien Hirst was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

About

Unconventional Artist and foremost member of the Young British Artists. Known for his death-themed works such as "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living," which was part of a series of artworks in which he preserved whole and dissected animals in formaldehyde.

Before Fame

He studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths University of London. He sold his complete 2008 show, "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever," at Sotheby's for $198 million, a record.

Trivia

He created a British Union flag that was displayed at the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Summer Olympics.

Family Life

He was born to a motor mechanic who deserted his family when Damien was 12. His mother, Mary Brennan, struggled to adequately raise him as a single mother while being employed with the Citizens Advice Bureau. He married Maia Norman in 1992 and he and Maia have three sons named Connor, Cyrus and Cassius.

Associated With

His work was compared to that of Donald Judd.

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