1965-present

Damien Hirst, an English artist and key figure of the Young British Artists (YBAs) of the 1990s, is known for his provocative and groundbreaking work. His success has made him the UK's wealthiest living artist. Hirst’s art often explores themes of life and death, making bold statements through installations like The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, which features a preserved shark in formaldehyde.