JOURNAL ARTICLE

SHARKS.

  • Published In: Voiceworks, 2025, n. 135. P. 55 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ho, Teresa 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the artistic and cultural significance of shark-themed installations, particularly Damien Hirst's preserved tiger shark titled *The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living* and Jaimie Shorten's installation *SHARKS!* The former, displayed in the Saatchi Gallery, uses formaldehyde to create an illusion of life, while the latter, a playful yet provocative installation on Regent’s Canal, faced legal challenges due to its perceived disruption of the canal's heritage. The discussion highlights themes of consumption, decay, and the relationship between art and nature, questioning how these shark representations reflect societal anxieties and cultural narratives. The article concludes with a contemplation on the implications of preserving such creatures in art and the desire to allow them to exist free from cultural symbolism. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Voiceworks. 2025/09, Issue 135, p55
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:10384464
  • Accession Number:188147124
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