Scientist retracts formaldehyde claims about Damien Hirst's Tate Modern exhibition

Professor Pier Giorgio Righetti has withdrawn his scientific paper that alleged Damien Hirst's formaldehyde-preserved artworks emitted dangerous carcinogenic fumes during a 2012 exhibition at Tate Modern. The co-author admitted his findings were unreliable after re-examination showed formaldehyde levels remained well below safety limits. This retraction follows The Guardian's report about the withdrawn claims regarding Hirst's works. The original research had suggested potential health risks from the artworks displayed nearly a decade ago. Righetti formally requested withdrawal of the paper containing the now-discredited findings.