Quotes of the Day

Tuesday, May. 23, 2006

Open quoteThe only part of the original skull that will remain will be the teeth. You need that grotesque element for it to work as a piece of art. Close quote

  • Damien Hirst
  • British artist known for displaying dissected animals in formaldehyde, on his new project that will cast a human skull in platinum and cover it in 8,500 diamonds
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