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    A controversial contemporary artist has recently created a work using an item of 18th-century origin and has taken its title from an exasperated question asked by his mum. Should he find a buyer at the asking price, his creation will become the most expensive work of art by a living artist ever to be sold. Who is the artist, and can you find me an illustration of this glittering aesthetic achievement?

    Question #81728. Asked by lanfranco. (Jun 09 07 4:26 PM)


    jacquie38

    		Well that has got to be Damien Hirst's Skull covered in diamonds - called 'For the love of God'

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_the_Love_of_God_%28artwork%29

    Jun 09 07, 5:06 PM
    lanfranco

    		That's the guy, jacquie. Hirst is not one of my favorite artists, but I do rather admire the way he pushes the boundaries. I worry about about his mum, though.

    You get a nice, ethically-sourced diamond, set in platinum.

    Jun 09 07, 5:13 PM
    Baloo55th

    		Quite a few people reckon it's pushing the boundaries in calling him an artist.......

    Jun 10 07, 8:10 AM
    gmackematix

    		According to the Wiki article on Damien, his mother heated up his Sex Pistols vinyl record and turned it into a fruit bowl! She can't be all bad.

    At least diamond encrusted skulls and spot paintings keep him out of the farmyard.

    Jun 10 07, 8:21 AM
    billythebrit

    		The BBC has a good video link about Hirt's new creation. See it here

    http://search.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/search/results.pl?tab=all&go=homepage&scope=all&q=damien+hirst

    I think he's brilliant. If only I had a spare £50 million...

    Jun 10 07, 9:16 AM

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