Damien Hirst
80.6 x 64.8 cm
The "Spots" series, is part of one of the most recognizable bodies of work by Hirst—his "Pharmaceutical Paintings" or "Spots" series, which he began in the 1980s.
About the Spots Series:
Hirst's Spots are composed of grids of colored circles, each one precisely the same size and evenly spaced. They are intended to reflect:
-Order vs. randomness
-Scientific precision
-Mass production and individuality
Titles often reference pharmaceutical drugs or chemicals, as part of Hirst’s broader exploration of life, death, medicine, and belief.
"Ala-Met" Specifics:
The name likely refers to a pharmaceutical compound, in line with the rest of the series. "Ala" might reference Alanine (an amino acid), and "Met" could suggest Methionine or a derivative. However, Hirst often chose obscure or intentionally cryptic titles.
The 2012 date places it during the time of Hirst’s worldwide Gagosian "Spot Paintings" retrospective, where every gallery simultaneously displayed works from the series.
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