Damien Hirst's iconic Mercy print features his famous cherry blossom paintings in this large scale artwork, published in 2021. Hirst spent a significant proportion of his recent career studying cherry blossom and this series features elements from throughout his career. He created The Virtues, an eight-part series, each titled after one of The Eight Virtues of Bushidō according to Nitobe Inazō – Justice, Courage, Mercy, Politeness, Honesty, Honour, Loyalty, Control.
 
Laminated giclée print on aluminium composite panel. 
Released in 2021. 
Limited edition of 817 artworks. 
Measures 120 x 96 cm. 
This artwork is stored in its original packaging.
 
Damien Hirst (born 1965) rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s with his striking works of art. He was a key member of the Young British Artists, won the Turner Prize in 1995 and challenges perceptions and the limits of art. Hirst has also challenged the art market; in 2008 he held an auction with Sotheby’s and sold over 200 pieces of his work direct to the public by bypassing galleries, earning £111 million. He explores themes of life, death and religion, and has created thought provoking artworks including various animals in formaldehyde and For The Love Of God, a diamond encrusted human skull with 8,601 diamonds.