Can Mayassa’s bold art really change the Qatari landscape?

The British artist Damien Hirst is of course no stranger to controversy. His formaldehyde tiger shark, bejewelled skull, giant ashtray of cigarette butts and fly-covered cow’s head, among other works, have put Hirst – reputed to be the richest living artist – at the forefront of the discussion about modern art; his celebrity status, eccentricity and, frequently, the fact that others create his works, have fuelled the debate about what art is, and what it should be.