The ‘Mickey’ is of a matching set with ‘Mickey’ and ‘Minnie’ by Master Contemporary Artist, Damien Hirst. Created in 2016 as part of a limited edition series. Damien Hirst’s ‘Mickey’ is a playful reimagining of the beloved Disney character, “Mickey Mouse”, however the classic cartoon character is reduced to circular forms, continuing the tradition of the artist’s famed spot paintings and giving the signature keepsake a fresh contemporary flair. ‘Mickey’ mouse is set against a cobalt blue glitter background adding to the idyllic sparkle of the beloved character. For Hirst, the decision to represent 'Mickey' in playful spots was natural as both the form and the subject remind him of his childhood. Nostalgic, shimmering and fun this print is an increasingly rare edition of 150. Signed and numbered by the artist on verso. The framed dimensions measure: 38.5 x 31.5 in. / 97.8 x 80 cm. ‘Mickey’ arrives ready to install with the Arton seal of approval for authenticity, quality and exquisite composition. Arton Contemporary is a gallery located on Madison Avenue, specializing in the Contemporary masters, such as Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat and many others. Arton Contemporary brings a fresh perspective with advising services and has been a trusted source for rare blue-chip art acquisitions for the past 16 years. We put our clients first with focus on transparency, dedication and unmatched premium services. “I believe all painting and art should be uplifting for the viewer.” - Damien Hirst Damien Hirst is a British contemporary master artist and entrepreneur recognized for his iconic artworks that have defined the contemporary art world for over a decade. His varied practice, which includes installation, sculpture, painting, and drawing, explores the complex relationships between life, death, art, religion, and science. Hirst was born in Bristol in 1965 and grew up in Leeds, England. In 1984, he moved to London, where he worked in construction before enrolling at Goldsmiths University of London, in 1986 to study fine art. While at Goldsmiths, Hirst organized the independent student exhibition Freeze, which has become legendary as the originating moment of the Young British Artists (YBAs). Freeze, which exhibited Hirst’s first spot paintings, launched Hirst and 15 of his fellow students to fame, making their place in art history. In 1991, Charles Saatchi, offering to fund Hirst’s artwork, mounted the first Young British Artists (YBA) exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London. Among the works exhibited was The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living (1991), a shark submerged in a formaldehyde vitrine, which became an overnight sensation. As a result of the show, Hirst was nominated for that year's Turner Prize. Hirst again won the Turner Prize in 1995 for his piece, Mother and Child Divided, which consists of a cow and a calf each bisected and held within its own glass case. Hirst is well recognized for his spot paintings, medicine cabinet motifs, brightly colored spin paintings, kaleidoscopic butterflies, and diamond-encrusted skulls. Since 1987, over 80 solo Damien Hirst exhibitions have taken place worldwide and his work has been included in over 260 group shows. He has permanent sculptural installations across the globe and is the UK's richest living artist. Hirst continues to work and create art in the present day, with his recent focus primarily on paintings. To learn more about this artist and see other available artworks, please visit our website.