The first thing that hits you when you walk into the Tate Modern is space. This place is huge. The dark floor, walls and ceiling almost make up their own little exhibition themselves.
It was Friday evening and it was very quiet. We picked up our tickets for the Damien Hirst exhibition and headed first to see For the Love of God, a separate and free display on the ground floor. I don’t like diamonds, or skulls, but it is still spectacular to see in person. Especially in a room that is completely dark and the skull is all you can see.
The exhibition itself is on the third floor. It was the first time I ever saw Damien Hirst’s works in person, and I have been thoroughly converted. There are some pieces which prompt the generic 'I could have done that' or 'what is so special about that' thoughts when one looks at 'modern art'. But I'll have to admit that I've been converted to an admirer despite the controversy surrounding his art (read the militant comments on Guardian).
Pictures were not allowed in the exhibition obviously, photos below all from www.damienhirst.com. (other than the first one)
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| The Anatomy of an Angel, 2008 |
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| With Dead Head, 1991 |
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| Sympthany in White Major, 2006: This is a stunning piece made up of real butterfly wings. |
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| Doorways to the Kingdom of Heaven, 2007 |
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| Doorways to the Kingdom of Heaven details, 2007 |
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| The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, 1991 |
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| The Incomplete Truth, 2006 |
Glad to know you enjoyed Damien Hirst! Despite being too uncultured to give any response other than "what's so special about DH", can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to reading foodie/lazy posts!
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