It has become the iconic work of 1990s British art, and the symbol of Britart worldwide. |
And Audi teamed up with Britart godfather Damien Hirst earlier this year on a paint-splattered A1 that raised pounds 350,000 at Elton John's White Tie and Tiara charity ball. |
She is the latest of a number of Britart stars to turn to the movie camera. |
Its founder Charles Saatchi is closely associated with the Britart movement which encompassed artists like Damien Hirst. |
In 2002 Britart was heavily criticised by the leading conductor Sir Simon Rattle, who was, in return, accused of having a poor understanding of conceptual and visual art. |
By the early 1950s Minton, with his private income, flamboyant personality and prodigious talent, was a celebrity in the mould of today's Britart pack. |