Tag Archives: Damien Hirst

October 13, 2010

Most Expensive Contemporary Artwork

Crafted by Damien Hirst, this piece is a bit macabre, but will definitely be a conversation starter wherever it goes. The sculpture, titled “For the Love of God”, is a life-sized platinum skull encrusted with 8,601 fine diamonds, and was sold for $100 million. The title originated from Hirst’s mother, who commented “For the love of God, what are you…