DAMIEN HIRST

famously submerged a cow in formaldehyde and called it art, making millions in the process. Now the wacky artist has immortalised his ballerina girlfriend Sophie Cannell in a silver cast – posing on all fours. Her risqué stance is undoubtedly eye-catching – but I do hope her relatives avert their eyes.

The image, right, of her throwing her head back has an expression that suggests she is in a state of, er, ‘euphoria’.

After stepping out with numerous girlfriends since splitting with long-term partner Maia, Damien, 56, seems to have settled on Sophie, 27, whom he met two years ago while she was toiling as a waitress at Chiltern Firehouse. He has lavished her with expensive gifts ever since, including a diamond encrusted Rolex and regular trips around the world on his private jet.