Main content
Reflections on a Diamond Skull
Clive James gives his personal reaction to Damien Hirst’s diamond-encrusted skull.
Clive James gives his personal reaction to Damien Hirst’s diamond-encrusted skull and considers its significance as a work of art. It might worth £50m, but, he says, it is nevertheless ‘art for all’. Why? Because it's glittering, hollow and perfectly brainless - so you can talk about it to anyone, just like you can Paris Hilton.
Last on
Sun 1 Jul 200708:50
BBC Radio 4
Clip
Broadcasts
- Fri 29 Jun 200720:50BBC Radio 4
- Sun 1 Jul 200708:50BBC Radio 4
Featured in...
![]()
A Point of View: Clive James—A Point of View
Clive James presents reflections on topical issues ranging from politics to pop culture.
Podcast
![]()
A Point of View
A weekly reflection on a topical issue.



