It being multiple collections in one exhibition, it was rather strange to see a variety of pieces ranging from beautiful to boring to almost disgusting.
One of his most iconic pieces were the shark suspended in formaldehyde, 'The Physically Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living' 1991, his spot and butterfly paintings and the diamond skull, 'For the Love of God', 2007.
My favourite works were the butterfly pieces, which Hirst uses as a symbol of beauty and the inherent fragility of life.
These butterflies are often arranged into complex patterns reminiscent of medieval stained glass church windows or kaleidoscopic mandala-like forms.
I was looking at one of these pieces for probably over 10 minutes, to be able to take in the colours and patterns, and because sharing is caring, below are my favourite snaps ( very unprofessionally taken, so feel free to also google).
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