Damien Hirst Faces Scrutiny Over Misdated 'The Currency' Artworks

New reports reveal at least 1,000 pieces from the series were produced years after their stated creation date of 2016.

Hirst's 'The Currency' project involved 10,000 dot paintings, all dated 2016 but many created in 2018 and 2019.
Sources claim the paintings were mass-produced in a factory-like setting by hired artists at Hirst's studios.
Hirst and his representatives argue it is standard practice to date artworks by the project's conception year.
The controversy follows similar issues with Hirst's formaldehyde sculptures, which were also misdated.
The initial sale of 'The Currency' paintings, including NFTs, generated significant revenue but has since faced criticism.