Quote by Damien Hirst

The idea of going on tour for the rest of my life with old works is not that exciting. As an artist I definitely think the work in future is going to be better than the work in the past, otherwise why do it?

The idea of going on tour for the rest of my life with old w

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This quote expresses the belief that as an artist, the prospect of solely performing or showcasing previous works throughout one's career lacks appeal. The artist values personal growth and progress, feeling that their future creations will surpass their past achievements. They question the purpose of continuing their artistic journey if they do not believe their future work will surpass their previous work, implying that the desire to create meaningful and superior art acts as a driving force for their artistic pursuit.

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