First look at Damien Hirst’s Houghton Hall exhibition

A series of new paintings by Damien Hirst - entitled Colour Space are exhibited in the State Rooms at Houghton Hall, Norfolk. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Part of the Colour Space exhibition, the artwork will be on display in the State Rooms at Houghton Hall from Sunday, March 25 to Sunday, July 15.

A series of new paintings by Damien Hirst - entitled Colour Space are exhibited in the State Rooms at Houghton Hall, Norfolk. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

This will be the first time the new series of paintings have been shown to the public. They develop upon the artist's Spot Paintings, some of his most recognisable work.

Damien Hirst's St Bartholomew, Exquisite Pain during a preview for Damien Hirst at Houghton Hall: Colour Space Paintings and Outdoor SculpturesPhoto: Yui Mok/PA Wire

One of the UK's most controversial artists, Damien Hirst is known for exploring the themes of science, religion, life and death.

Damien Hirst's The Virgin Mother during a preview for Damien Hirst at Houghton Hall: Colour Space Paintings and Outdoor Sculptures, which runs from 25 March-15 July, at Houghton Hall in Norfolk. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Seven of his most famous sculptures have also been put on display in the grounds, including the Virgin Mother (2005-2006), which was shown in the courtyard of the Royal Academy and Charity (2002-2003) which was installed at Hoxton Square in 2003 and outside the Royal West of England Academy of Art in 2011.

Damien Hirst's Temple during a preview for Damien Hirst at Houghton Hall: Colour Space Paintings and Outdoor Sculptures, which runs from 25 March-15 July, at Houghton Hall in Norfolk. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Several other pieces have been placed inside the house, including Anatomy of an Angel (2008) and two smaller kinetic sculptures from Hirst's 'levitation' series, featuring air blowers and table tennis balls.

Damien Hirst's Dog with Bone during a preview for Damien Hirst at Houghton Hall: Colour Space Paintings and Outdoor Sculptures. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Damien Hirst's The Hat Makes the Man during a preview for Damien Hirst at Houghton Hall: Colour Space Paintings and Outdoor Sculptures, which runs from 25 March-15 July, at Houghton Hall. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Two Damien Hirst sculptures in the Stone Hall, Space, Time, Form, Matter, Substance, Change and Motion (right) and Observe, Identify, Reason, Analyse, Measure, Modify, Reproduce during a preview for Damien Hirst at Houghton Hall: Colour Space Paintings and Outdoor Sculptures. Photod: Yui Mok/PA Wire