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Damien Hirst is the Elvis of the English art world, its ayatollah, deliverer, and big-thinking entrepreneurial potty-mouthed prophet and front man. Hirst synthesizes punk, Pop Art, Jeff Koons, Marcel Duchamp, Francis Bacon, and Catholicism.

Damien Hirst is the Elvis of the English art world, its ayat

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This quote highlights Damien Hirst's immense influence and impact on the English art world. He is compared to Elvis, symbolizing his significant role and fame in the field. Hirst is described as an ayatollah, implying that he is a devoted and influential figure. The mention of punk, Pop Art, Jeff Koons, Marcel Duchamp, Francis Bacon, and Catholicism suggests that Hirst's art is a fusion of various artistic movements and themes. Furthermore, he is portrayed as an entrepreneurial and outspoken individual, known for pushing boundaries in his profession.

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