Artist Spotlight :: Damien Hirst

British artist Damien Hirst has shocked and surprised the art world with his unusual works, including glass displays of dead animals and diamond skulls that have sold for over $100 million. In 2008, Hirst side-stepped his usual galleries to auction his work directly to the public. The auction, called “Beautiful Inside My Head Forever,” was held at Sotheby’s in London and brought in roughly $198 million. Hirst is one of the wealthiest artists living today. Your Life Choices Create your Lifestyle.