III: Amatoxin: Damien Hirst
Damien Hirst
III: Amatoxin
From Poisons + Remedies (2010)
13 ¾ x 11 inches
Published by Gagosian Gallery & Other Criteria
Print (framed)
Framed from Damien Hirst’s acclaimed artist book Poisons + Remedies, Amatoxin (Plate III) draws its title from one of the most lethal naturally occurring poisons, found in certain species of mushrooms. This original book page has been deconstructed from the 2010 edition and professionally framed to archival standards, offering collectors a rare and thought-provoking piece.
The stark, typographic presentation mirrors Hirst’s fascination with pharmaceutical language—clinical, cold, and unsettling. In isolating the name of a deadly compound, Amatoxin speaks to the duality at the core of the series: that which can kill may also cure, and knowledge can be both a weapon and a salve.
Measuring 13 ¾ x 11 inches, this framed print remains in excellent condition and stands as a sharp, minimal artifact from one of Hirst’s most conceptually focused projects. A striking addition to collections exploring contemporary art, language, and the aesthetics of science.