Sunday, March 11, 2007
New Religion
So Carey, Ivy, Gareth, Phillipa and myself went to see an exhibition of works by Damien Hirst today.The show was called "New Religion", and can still be seen at All-Hallows-On-The-Wall Church in the city of London until April 4th. The priest at All-Hallows-On-The-Wall is the Rvd. Garth Hewitt, and the show has been organised by a friend of mine.
It's a great show and a bit of a coup for them. Apparently after they'd hung it, Damien liked the show so much that he created a brand new triptych especially.
Anyway, after enquiring, Gareth discovered that one of the works was available as a signed print for 200 quid, and, spotting a unique money-making opportunity (A Hirst! For 200 quid! It'll zoom up in price, and we'll be rich!) he was on the phone and into full-on art dealer mode with frightening speed.
After a few minutes, he returned to us dejectedly declaring that they had forgotten to add a nought on the end - £2,000, rather than £200 - and his dream of retiring before he'd even been ordained was sunk.
If I'd know this about Gareth sooner, I would have used him as my agent, as he would undoubtedly have secured my reputation as a YBA!
Ah well, you've gotta try.
