Damien Hirst Sculptures, Leeds by fishers

Damien Hirst Sculptures, Leeds

This summer Yorkshire Sculpture International is presenting seven major sculptures by Damien Hirst as part of the inaugural edition of a festival taking place across Leeds and Wakefield. Two of the sculptures are in the streets of Leeds

Damien Hirst was born in Bristol in 1965 and he grew up in Leeds, and it was in Leeds that he first trained as an artist.

The two sculptures illustrated in this collage are:

Hymn (1999-2005), is displayed on Briggate, and is a 20 foot painted bronze sculpture that weighs over six tons. The work was originally inspired by an anatomical model belonging to Hirst's son, Connor.

Anatomy of an Angel (2008) is displayed in the Victoria Quarter. The classical-style marble sculpture depicts a cherubic angel with her internal organs exposed.

Ian
very interesting sculptures
July 9th, 2019  
Interesting sculptures. At least their innards look quite healthy
July 9th, 2019  
Well executed sculptures though a bit scary.
July 9th, 2019  
Always found Damien Hirst stuff a tad weird. Fascinating to see it out in the streets like this though.
July 9th, 2019  
Lee
Certainly very different from the norm.
July 9th, 2019  
Great captures of these unique sculptures
July 9th, 2019  
Interesting sculptures
July 9th, 2019  
great collage of these interesting sculptures
July 9th, 2019  
I agree with Nina, these make great subjects for your shot.
July 9th, 2019  
Do we want to see this on a nice city trip.? Supose more at the hospital. Damien Hirst loves to provoke. Take his shark or diamond skull. Never the less, great shots of those interesting sculptures
July 9th, 2019  
Interesting and very well sculptured fav:)
July 9th, 2019  
What interesting and unusual sculptures. This looks like something a doctor might commission. I guess this artist has determined that angels are physically created just like humans.
July 10th, 2019  
@mv_wolfie @onewing @sangwann @casablanca @gamelee @seattlite @carolmw @ninaganci @elouiselily @pyrrhula @stevepam @vernabeth

Thank you all for your comments and favs, which put this shot on the Popular Page.

Damien Hirst has always sought to challenge people through his art, and there has been much controversy over the years. While his work is not to everyone's taste, these sculptures were attracting a lot of discussion on the streets of Leeds.

Ian
July 10th, 2019  
Not really what I think of as art, but definitely thought-provoking!!
July 11th, 2019  
@will_wooderson Not my favourite type of sculpture either!

Ian
July 14th, 2019  
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