damien interview

Art has the power to start conversations that are often difficult to have. At the first Hammer auction, we spoke with artist Damien McGuinley, whose Fault Lines series explores men’s mental health through powerful portraits of iconic actors and musicians who tragically lost their lives to suicide. Created to encourage awareness, reflection and conversation, the collection reminds us that success, fame and talent do not make anyone immune to mental health struggles. Thank you, Damien, for sharing the story behind the work and helping shine a light on an issue that affects so many.