Damien Hirst – For the Love of God (The Diamond Skull)

2007

This striking and iconic artwork by Damien Hirst, “For the Love of God”, is a special limited edition.

Signed by the artist in white at the lower center.

Released outside the regular edition of 1,000, making this work a rare and collectible item for connoisseurs of contemporary art.

The image depicts Hirst’s world-famous diamond skull, created in 2007, which features a human skull cast in platinum and encrusted with 8,601 flawless diamonds, including a prominent pear-shaped pink diamond set in the forehead. The original sculpture caused an international sensation and is one of the most recognized and controversial works in 21st-century art. This exclusive work captures the brilliance, drama, and conceptual tension of the sculpture. It’s a direct confrontation with themes of mortality, wealth, vanity, and eternity, all central to Hirst’s oeuvre.

The artwork is framed in a custom-made bespoke wooden frame, handmade in the Netherlands with high-quality Plexiglas® Optical HC, for visual clarity and protects the delicate print.  
Size framed : approx. 85 x 60  cm 

Damien Hirst (b. 1965) is one of the most influential and provocative artists of his generation. A leading figure in the Young British Artists (YBAs) of the 1990s, Hirst became internationally known for his conceptual explorations of mortality, value, science, and faith. From his iconic spot paintings to his preserved animals in formaldehyde, Hirst challenges viewers with bold imagery and controversial materials. For the Love of God remains one of his most powerful and provocative statements.

His works are featured in major institutions such as the Tate Modern, MoMA, and the Guggenheim Museum, and he holds the record for one of the highest-grossing solo auctions ever.