
Damien Hirst
Tetrahydrocannabinol, 2004
Etching and aquatint in colours, on Hahnemühle paper
44 1/8 x 79 in
112 x 200.7 cm
112 x 200.7 cm
Edition of 115
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Damien Hirst’s Tetrahydrocannabinol (2007) is a striking screen print from his renowned Pharmaceutical Spot Paintings series. Named after the active compound in cannabis, the work juxtaposes scientific reference with aesthetic...
Damien Hirst’s Tetrahydrocannabinol (2007) is a striking screen print from his renowned Pharmaceutical Spot Paintings series. Named after the active compound in cannabis, the work juxtaposes scientific reference with aesthetic order, featuring a grid of perfectly spaced, multicolored dots. Each hue is vibrant and distinct, yet the composition maintains a clinical precision, reflecting Hirst’s ongoing exploration of medicine, perception, and mortality. Both visually rhythmic and conceptually rich, Tetrahydrocannabinol invites viewers to consider the relationship between art, science, and the systems we use to make sense of the world. A standout piece for collectors of Hirst’s most iconic work.