The Newport Street Gallery Will House Damien Hirst's Private Collection
Charlotte Joyce Kidd — October 3, 2015 — Art & Design
References: newportstreetgallery & dezeen
Although it's slightly more conventional than his collections of pickled animals and jeweled human skulls, Damien Hirst's latest project, the Newport Street Gallery, is no less exciting.
The Newport Street Gallery will be home to Damien Hirst's over 3,000-piece personal collection of art. Hirst commissioned architecture studio Caruso St. John, which was responsible for the renovation of the Tate Britain, to design the gallery.
The exhibition space will occupy what was formerly a row of theater warehouses on Newport Street in South London. Three existing buildings will be completely converted on the inside to create an airy, minimalist space, and two new structures will be added, one on either side of the row. The exterior of the Newport Street Gallery features three stylized brick-and-glass spikes marking the placement of the former warehouses' roofs.
The Newport Street Gallery will be home to Damien Hirst's over 3,000-piece personal collection of art. Hirst commissioned architecture studio Caruso St. John, which was responsible for the renovation of the Tate Britain, to design the gallery.
The exhibition space will occupy what was formerly a row of theater warehouses on Newport Street in South London. Three existing buildings will be completely converted on the inside to create an airy, minimalist space, and two new structures will be added, one on either side of the row. The exterior of the Newport Street Gallery features three stylized brick-and-glass spikes marking the placement of the former warehouses' roofs.
Trend Themes
1. Artist-curated Galleries - Damien Hirst's Newport Street Gallery showcases the trend of artist-curated galleries, allowing artists to display their personal collections and create unique art experiences.
2. Personal Art Collections - The Newport Street Gallery represents the trend of individuals showcasing their personal art collections, offering a platform for private collectors to share their treasures with the public.
3. Collaborative Architecture - The collaboration between Damien Hirst and Caruso St. John Architects highlights the trend of artists and architects working together to create innovative gallery spaces that enhance the art viewing experience.
Industry Implications
1. Art Galleries - The Newport Street Gallery is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the art gallery industry, encouraging artists to curate and exhibit their private collections in unique and immersive spaces.
2. Architecture - The collaboration between Damien Hirst and Caruso St. John Architects presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the architecture industry, promoting the design of innovative gallery spaces that cater to the specific needs of artists and their collections.
3. Art Collecting - The Newport Street Gallery provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the art collecting industry, allowing private collectors to exhibit their personal collections and engage with a wider audience through curated exhibitions.
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