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Treasures From the Wreck of the Unbelievable

Damien Hirst’s Fake Shipwreck Treasures Will Be Displayed Alongside Works by Bernini

'Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable' is an exhibition debuted in 2017 that featured 190 works culled from a fictional shipwreck.
By Helen Holmes
‘Demon with Bowl’: Psychotropic drugs were all the rage in ancient times. For a hot second this drug called "the demon" was making the rounds, and it was a common site to see mostly nude waiters and nightclubs offering patrons the substance in large fruit bowls. While most feelings of euphoria were the drugs most common side effect, some users reported seeing the nude waiters transform into demons. This sculpture commemorates the disco age of the second century.

Fan Fiction for Damien Hirst’s ‘Unbelievable’ Ancient Treasures

Fantastical stories inspired by the artist's “Treasures From the Wreck of the Unbelievable.”
By Alanna Martinez

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