
Damien Hirst
Lactulose, 2017
Woodcut
26 1/2 x 28 in
67.3 x 71.1 cm
67.3 x 71.1 cm
Edition of 55
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Lactulose (2008) is a striking example from Damien Hirst’s acclaimed Spot Paintings series, where color, science, and minimalism intersect. Named after the synthetic sugar used in medical treatments, the print...
Lactulose (2008) is a striking example from Damien Hirst’s acclaimed Spot Paintings series, where color, science, and minimalism intersect. Named after the synthetic sugar used in medical treatments, the print features an ordered grid of vibrant colored dots—each one precisely spaced and uniformly sized. The composition reflects Hirst’s enduring interest in the systems we use to understand and control the body, medicine, and mortality. Both clinical and lyrical, Lactulosetransforms pharmaceutical reference into visual rhythm, making it a compelling addition to any collection of conceptual and contemporary art.