TOUR: Damien Hirst, one of the most recognized (and controversial) names in the global contemporary art scene, arrived in Mexico City with two exhibitions (and we prepared a tour for you, more info below):
To Live Forever (For a While) at the Jumex Museum
March 23 to August 25, 2024.
New Spot Paintings and a Hundred Years at the Hilario Galguera Gallery
April 5 to July 12, 2024.
However, his status as one of the most famous artists is no mere coincidence. Throughout his career, Hirst has dedicated himself to developing marketing strategies parallel to his artistic production, precisely to eventually become one of the wealthiest living artists in the world.
His most expensive piece has been The Golden Calf, which sold for £10.3 million through the auction house Sotheby’s in September 2018, according to Joe Ayer, co-founder and specialist at MyArtBroker.
We know that the Museo Jumex has become the international reference point for contemporary art in Mexico, so it should not surprise us that, although this piece will not be found in either of these two exhibitions, we do find highly interesting pieces from private collections of great importance in To Live Forever (For a While).
This exhibition "presents a survey of some of Hirst’s most significant works and series, in all their diversity, confronting us in ways that prove at times provoking as well as captivating" as mentioned by Adriana Kuri Alamillo in the exhibition booklet published by the Jumex Contemporary Art Foundation.
However, it wouldn't be Hirst without also seizing the market, wouldn't it? In addition to being an artist, he considers himself an entrepreneur, so his vision goes beyond the institutional recognition that an exhibition like that of the Museo Jumex can provide.
GalerÃa Hilario Galguera, after more than 10 years of presenting an individual exhibition dedicated to the artist, managed to bring him back under the direction of VÃctor Mendoza, in which new pieces from the Spot Paintings series are presented, as well as three installations, among which A Hundred Years stands out (hence the name of the exhibition).
TOUR
The fact that the artist has presented not just one, but two exhibitions in Mexico is a unique opportunity. That's why RF has prepared a tour for you, in which you can immerse yourself in the artist's world accompanied by an expert who will explain everything about his work and his pieces.
Here's the itinerary: Every Saturday in May from 11:00 to 14:00
Here's the plan:
11:00: Meet at Hilario Galguera Gallery.
Guided tour of the gallery.
Time for photos.
11:40: Transfer to the Jumex Museum.
12:20: Guided tour of the museum.
Time for photos.
13:45: Visit concludes at Café Eno.
14:00: End of the tour.
The cost per person for the tour is $40 usd, which includes immediate access to the exhibitions, guided tours, and transportation to the second event on the itinerary.
Capacity is limited to a maximum of 4 people per day.
And if Saturdays don't work for you, write to us at info@rfartconsulting.com to request another date, and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Sounds great, but how do I reserve my spot?
To reserve your spot, you need to send a message either via WhatsApp to +393485169001 or by email to info@rfartconsulting.com so we can block the weekend for you.
Then, we'll send you our payment options to secure your spot.
Once you send us your payment receipt, we'll confirm your tour via the number or email you contacted us through.
And you're all set!
With this private tour, you'll delve into the universe of one of the most influential contemporary artists in an authentic and straightforward way, but one that will make you feel part of the exclusive art world.