Damien Hirst Spot Paintings Exhibition at Gagosian Gallery in 2012

Damien Hirst's spot paintings were exhibited across all Gagosian Gallery locations worldwide in January 2012. The exhibition featured hundreds of paintings from Hirst's ongoing series, each consisting of rows of colored circles. Gagosian Gallery presented the works simultaneously in New York, London, Paris, Los Angeles, Rome, Athens, Geneva, and Hong Kong. This global presentation marked a significant moment in contemporary art, showcasing Hirst's exploration of mechanical reproduction and pharmaceutical aesthetics. The exhibition ran from January 12 through February 18, 2012. Photographer Robert McKeever documented the installation views. Artcritical published coverage of the exhibition on January 19, 2012. The spot paintings series, begun in 1986, represents Hirst's investigation of color theory and systematic art production.