Damien Hirst has unveiled plans for the towering statue ‘Verity’ with a proposal to install it as an “angel of the West” in the coastal town of Ilfracombe in Southwest England. The bronze-finished stainless steel figure is of a pregnant woman standing upon a plinth of books and holding a glass-fiber sword skyward, whilst in the other hand holding a set of scales behind her back. Called in the ilfracombe application ‘a monumental modern allegory of truth and justice’, is thought to be the most recent piece in Hirst’s ‘Virgin Mother’ series. The statue will stand at 20.25 meters (66 feet, four inches) in height. The plans are already proving to be controversial, and it will be interesting to see if Hirst’s proposal is approved.
Damien Hirst Statue Proposed as ‘Angel of the West’ in Ilfracombe
Related Posts

Phillips presents Standalone Damien Hirst Auction followed by the Evening & Day Editions auctions.
A standalone live sale dedicated to Damien Hirst spaning key series from across Hirst’s career. Followed by the Evening & Day Editions auctions

First-ever museum exhibition of Damien Hirst’s drawings to open in Vienna
The first-ever museum exhibition of internationally acclaimed artist Damien Hirst’s drawings

Damien Hirst new art works The Dreams
HENI presents The Dreams by Damien Hirst, a striking new series that
features 40 original works on canvas and 8 limited edition prints

The Top 8 posts on FAD Magazine in 2024
People always ask us what FAD is about? What’s its focus? Well, it’s hard to put a finger on it but the first two posts on this list probably sum it up best
Trending Articles
The Top 5 Art Exhibitions to see in London in July Colourful dancers, cracks, atmospheric interiors, space and seeds.
Tim Blum Shutters His Gallery, Rejects the System: “I’ve Decided I Need To” Tim Blum—who helped launch the global careers of artists like Yoshitomo Nara and Takashi Murakami—is stepping away from the traditional…
The Top 3 Japanese ultra-contemporary artists On the international art market, the young Japanese art scene is currently brighter than it has been for a long…
Rick Owens gets first solo exhibition in Paris. Install view: © Gautier Deblonde / Palais Galliera / Paris Musées The Palais Galliera is holding the first exhibition in…