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TIL - In 2007, Damian Hirst unveiled “For the Love of God” A platinum cast of an 18th century human skull, encrusted with 8,601 flawless diamonds. The work's title was supposedly inspired by Hirst's mother, who once asked, "For the love of God, what are you going to do next?"

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