DAMIEN HIRST IN LONDON
British artist Damien Hirst stands in front of his work "Death Explained," a dissected shark suspended in formaldehyde solution. This is part of his exhibition "Beyond Belief" at White Cube Mason's Yard in London on June 1, 2007. (UPI Photo/Rune Hellestad)
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