Damien Hirst
XIV: Hemlock
From Poisons + Remedies (2010)
13 ¾ x 11 inches
Published by Gagosian Gallery & Other Criteria
Print (framed)
Framed from Damien Hirst’s limited-edition artist book Poisons + Remedies, Hemlock (Plate XIV) is a quietly powerful work that evokes centuries of historical and symbolic weight. Deconstructed from the original 2010 volume and professionally framed to archival standards, this original book page becomes a contemplative object in its own right.
Referencing the ancient plant famously used in the execution of Socrates, Hemlock is both poetic and clinical—typographic minimalism meets philosophical fatalism. Like many works in the series, it balances scientific precision with existential dread, reminding viewers of the thin line between treatment and toxin, knowledge and consequence.
Measuring 13 ¾ x 11 inches and preserved in excellent condition, this framed print is a poignant addition to any collection focused on conceptual art, language-based works, or the darker intersections of history, science, and belief.