Synopsis
This book is a creative guide to the making of arguably the most extraordinary art object to be made in the 21st century. Published to accompany the 2007 exhibition "Damien Hirst: Beyond Belief" at White Cube, it gives a fascinating pictorial insight into how Hirst's diamond skull piece "For the Love of God" was conceived and produced.
Illustrated with candid behind-the-scenes photographs by Johnnie Shand Kydd, the book includes a number of preparatory drawings by Damien Hirst and a fold-out image of the diamond skull.
Accompanying this is an essay by the art historian Rudi Fuchs, who writes, "The skull is out of this world, celestial almost. I tend to see it as a glorious intense victory over death." A number of leading experts in the fields of archeology and dentistry have also contributed detailed studies on the diamond skull, including analyses of its age and ancestry.
Illustrated with candid behind-the-scenes photographs by Johnnie Shand Kydd, the book includes a number of preparatory drawings by Damien Hirst and a fold-out image of the diamond skull.
Accompanying this is an essay by the art historian Rudi Fuchs, who writes, "The skull is out of this world, celestial almost. I tend to see it as a glorious intense victory over death." A number of leading experts in the fields of archeology and dentistry have also contributed detailed studies on the diamond skull, including analyses of its age and ancestry.
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About the Author
Born in Bristol, England in 1965, Damien Hirst studied at Goldsmith's College. In 1988 he curated the now renowned exhibition, Freeze, held in London. In 1991 he had his first solo exhibition in London, entitled "In and Out of Love", and the following year he was a major part of the groundbreaking Young British Artists exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery. He was awarded the prestigious Tate Gallery Turner Prize in 1995. Hirst's work has been shown in many important group and solo shows throughout the world. He lives and works in Devon, London and Mexico.
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First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 77 pages. Features texts by Rudi Fuchs, Tania Kausmally, Hedley Swain, Bill White, Marcel Tolkowsky, Dr. Helen Liversidge, Thomas Higham, Steven Dutch, Dr. Theya Molleson, and Professor Richard Wright. Includes numerous color illustrations along with a large foldout plate. A near fine copy with a slight bit of separation with the gatefold and in a very near near fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 212712
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Hardback. Damien Hirst, Other Criteria. This book is a creative guide to the making of arguably the most extraordinary art object to be made in the 21st century. Published to accompany the 2007 exhibition Damien Hirst: Beyond Belief at White Cube, London, it gives a fascinating pictorial insight into how Hirst's diamond skull piece "For the Love of God" was conceived and produced. Illustrated with candid behind-the-scenes photographs by Johnnie Shand Kydd, the book includes a number of preparatory drawings by Damien Hirst and a fold out image of the diamond skull. Accompanying this is an essay by the art historian Rudi Fuchs, who writes: "The skull is out of this world, celestial almost. I tend to see it as a glorious intense victory over death." A number of leading experts in the fields of archaeology and dentistry have also contributed detailed studies on the diamond skull, including analyses of its age and ancestry. Hardback. Seller Inventory # 9781904212201-SECONDHAND
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Fuchs, Rudi et al. DAMIEN HIRST: For the Love of God - The Making of the Diamond Skull. 78 pp., illustrated throughout in color and b&w, including 1 fold-out. 4to, boards. London, Other Criteria and White Cube Gallery, 2007. Published to accompany the 2007 exhibition "Beyond Belief" at White Cube in London. It gives pictorial insight into how the piece, "For the Love of God", was conceived and produced. Seller Inventory # 126028
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Published to accompany an exhibition held at White Cube, London from 3 June - 7 July 2007. Contents: Victory over decay / Rudi Fuchs -- Report on the measurement and bioarchaeological analysis of the skull / Tania Kausmally, Hedley Swain and Bill White -- A study of the reflection and refraction of light in diamond / Marcel Tolkowsky -- Report on estimated age of the skull's teeth / Helen Liversidge -- Explanation of the results of radiocarbon dating / Thomas Higham -- The mineral and carbon structure of a diamond / Steven Dutch -- Report on a general analysis of the skull / Theya Molleson -- Report on the use of CRANID to evaluate the likely ancestry of the skull / Richard Wright. 78 pages, [1] folded leaf of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm. Reprint 2008. Illustrated boards, unclipped dust jacket. Slight shelf wear to edges, no inscriptions, 'Hirst' stamp on p. 1, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging. Seller Inventory # 018424
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. Condition: GOOD. Light rubbing wear to cover, spine and page edges. Slight wear around cover boarders. Possible clean ex-library copy, with their stickers and or stamp.This book is a creative guide to the making of arguably the most extraordinary art object to be made in the 21st century. Published to accompany the 2007 exhibition Damien Hirst: Beyond Belief at White Cube, London, it gives a fascinating pictorial insight into how Hirst's diamond skull piece "For the Love of God" was conceived and produced. Illustrated with candid behind-the-scenes photographs by Johnnie Shand Kydd, the book includes a number of preparatory drawings by Damien Hirst and a fold out image of the diamond skull. Accompanying this is an essay by the art historian Rudi Fuchs, who writes: "The skull is out of this world, celestial almost. I tend to see it as a glorious intense victory over death." A number of leading experts in the fields of archaeology and dentistry have also contributed detailed studies on the diamond skull, including analyses of its age and ancestry. Seller Inventory # 114
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