Having begun his career in the late 1980s, Damien Hirst quickly rose to stardom with his series of artworks known as the “Natural History” series, which featured preserved animals in formaldehyde. His most notable work, “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living,” a shark preserved in formaldehyde, solidified his status as a leading figure in the Young British Artists movement. Hirst’s art has been showcased in major galleries and museums around the world, earning him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the prestigious Turner Prize in 1995.