Damien Hirst Paints "Cherry Blossoms" in Fondation Cartier Show

After presenting readymades and realist paintings at Gagosian's London outpost, Damien Hirst is getting ready for his first solo museum show in France at the Fondation Cartier. Entitled "Cherry Blossoms," the presentation features a selection of vivid large- and small-scale paintings portraying gestural renderings of the Eurasian floral. Applying heavy layers of paint, the artist pays homage to the masters of impressionism and pointillism. The acclaimed British artist is set to unveil a total of...