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.
Publication:
January 2025
Illustrations:
102 colour
Dimensions:
275 x 225 mm
Format:
Hardback
ISBN:
978-1-911736-09-7
No. of pages:
204
Johannes Albers, Francis Bacon, Banksy, Georg Baselitz, John Bellany, Ashley Bickerton, Ross Bleckner, Gillian Carnegie, Dan Colen, Mat Collishaw, John Copeland, Keith Cunningham, Alan Davie Tracey Emin, Cerith Wyn Evans, Angus Fairhurst, Zhang Haiying, Peter Halley, Richard Hamilton, Marcus Harvey, Julie Heffernan, Roger Hiorns, Damien Hirst, Rachel Howard, John Hoyland, Franz Kline, Jeff Koons, Wes Lang, Sadie Laska, Sarah Lucas, Alessandro Magnasco, Margaret Mellis, Antony, Micallef, Richard Prince, Boo Saville, Bosco Sodi, John Squire, Haim Steinbach, Graham Sutherland, Gavin Turk, Andy Warhol, Joel-Peter Witkin
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.
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.
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.
FAD Magazine – ‘DOMINION’ AT THE NEWPORT STREET GALLERY: DAMIEN HIRST’S PRIVATE COLLECTION & THE ART OF PUSHING BOUNDARIES.'
London Art Roundup – Dominion curated by Connor Hirst (review)
Newport Street Gallery – DOMINION
Observer – ‘DOMINION’ at Damien Hirst’s Newport Street Gallery Is as Smart and Savvy as the Artist Himself
Time Out – Review: 'Dominion'