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Hirst Goes Straight to Auction

Artist eschews galleries and sells new work at Sotheby's

By Dustin Lushing,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 19, 2008 10:36 AM CDT

(Newser) – In recent years, art collectors and auction houses have been reaping the profits of soaring contemporary art prices, while living artists watched with chagrin. Now Damien Hirst has stepped into the fray, bypassing the gallery system and bringing his latest works straight to auction. "...   Read full story »

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