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Page last updated at 15:52 GMT, Monday, 8 September 2008 16:52 UK

Hirst sends new art to auction

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More than 200 pieces of art from Damien Hirst have gone on display at Sotheby's, ahead of being auctioned next week.

It is the first time that brand-new artworks have been sold in this way, rather than being distributed by art dealers and galleries.

The controversial artist told David Sillito why he enjoys doing things that annoy people, and why he thinks one of his series could keep him in work for some time.

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