Did Damien Hirst Steal Nigerian Culture To Make His Art?
Lizzie Crocker (2017). Did Damien Hirst Steal Nigerian Culture To Make His Art?. The Daily Beast. 11 May.
| Title | Did Damien Hirst Steal Nigerian Culture To Make His Art? |
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| Publication Date | 11th May 2017 |
| Author | Lizzie Crocker |
| Source | The Daily Beast |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Region | Africa |
| Art type | Art |
| Subject | Theft |
| Comments | "Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor, whose work is also on display at the Bienniale, has claimed Hirst's "Golden Heads (Female)" sculpture too-closely resembles a famous 14th century Nigerian artwork without adequately explaining the original's significance." |
| Link | http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/05/11/did-damien-hirst-steal-nigerian-culture-to-make-his-art |
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