The Complete Spot Paintings 1986–2011: Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst – The Complete Spot Paintings 1986–2011
Exhibition Catalogue | First Edition, 2012 | Other Criteria / Gagosian Gallery

Published to accompany one of the most ambitious global exhibitions in contemporary art history, Damien Hirst: The Complete Spot Paintings 1986–2011 documents the full scope of Hirst’s iconic Spot Paintings—a series that spans over 25 years and has become synonymous with his name. Presented simultaneously across all eleven Gagosian Gallery locations worldwide, the exhibition marked an unprecedented moment in art, and this catalogue serves as its enduring artifact.

The book features full-color reproductions of Hirst’s Pharmaceutical, Small, Large, and Mega spot paintings—each a meditation on color, repetition, and industrial production. Paired with essays, archival materials, and behind-the-scenes photographs, it provides both visual immersion and critical insight into Hirst’s conceptual universe.

Features:

• Over 300 pages of color plates and exhibition documentation

• Includes works from 1986 through 2011, with select studio and installation views

• Contributions by Damien Hirst and critical texts exploring the theory, impact, and legacy of the Spot Paintings

• Published by Other Criteria and Gagosian Gallery to coincide with the global exhibition

Edition Notes:

• Hardcover with printed boards

• Dimensions: approx. 12 x 9.5 inches

• 336 pages | First Edition, 2012

A vital document of Hirst’s most iconic body of work, The Complete Spot Paintings 1986–2011 is essential for collectors, scholars, and anyone tracking the evolution of conceptual and post-YBA art.