DOMINION Curated by Connor Hirst
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Connor Hirst (b.1995) made his debut as a curator with the DOMINION show at Newport Street Gallery, London, bringing together 80 works from Damien Hirst’s art collection to encompass all six gallery spaces. Marcus Harvey (b.1963) is a British painter and sculptor, publisher and art educator associated with the YBA group of artists who came to prominence in the 1990’s. He has exhibited widely throughout the UK and Europe and is represented in collections worldwide. Ronnie O’Sullivan (b.1975) is an English professional snooker player and longtime friend and supporter of Damien Hirst. In this catalogue, he sits down with Connor Hirst to discuss Hirst’s thought process behind the themes and the selection of artworks for the show.Produced to commemorate the DOMINION exhibition at Newport Street Gallery, London, which was open from 24 May to 1 September 2024, this beautifully crafted book celebrates the bold and eclectic works curated by Connor Hirst from Damien Hirst’s personal art collection.
The show brought together 80 works from Damien Hirst’s personal art collection, featuring an array of pieces by some of the most influential and groundbreaking artists of our time. Among those represented are Francis Bacon, Banksy, George Baselitz, Tracey Emin, Zhang Haiying, Julie Heffernan, Jeff Koons, Sarah Lucas, Boo Saville, Andy Warhol and many more.
Published in association with HENI, the book features high-quality reproductions of all works exhibited, capturing the breadth and diversity of this collection. The catalogue also includes a foreword by acclaimed artist Marcus Harvey, an insightful essay by curator Connor Hirst and an intriguing interview between Connor Hirst and Ronnie O’Sullivan. Together, these elements offer readers a deeper understanding of an exhibition that drew together disparate voices, creating a dialogue about the universal and enduring human pursuit for meaning in the face of life, death and struggle.