Damien Hirst artworks to be exhibited

Damien Hirst's artwork has often focused on controversial topics around death

A series of works by Turner Prize-winning artist Damien Hirst will be exhibited in Guernsey over the Christmas period.

The Conversations with Hirst exhibition, run by Art for Guernsey, is on from 5 December until 25 January.

The exhibition will have three phases, lasting about two weeks each, focusing on different chapters of Hirst's work.

The opening evening will also feature a talk by local abstract artist Patrick Earle.

'Controversial art'

Jock Pettitt, Art for Guernsey's curation director, said the exhibition would give shoppers the chance "to add a little culture and conversation to the festive season".

"Seeing [Hirst's] sometimes controversial art in person can't help but stimulate conversation," he said.

Hirst previously donated one of his artworks to Health and Social Care to thank the island's medical professionals for their work during the pandemic.

The Bristol-born artist is famous for his controversial art often focussing on death - including a piece of dead animals suspended in formaldehyde, a skull made out of diamonds and a photo of Hirst smiling next to the head of a corpse.

The exhibition, at the Art for Guernsey Gallery on Mill Street, will be open from 10:00 to17:00 GMT from Tuesday to Saturdays, and until 21:00 on Thursday 5, 12 and 19 December, to coincide with late-night shopping.