industry, if it to survive. and batteries and gig factories or what it is all about, the car industry will ultimately move to where the batteries are made. nevertheless, with uncertainty over trading conditions after brexit now out of the way, automotive manufacturers are clearly happier to invest in the uk. and the outlook for the industry here it seems brighter than it has for several years. theo leggett, bbc news. the artist damien hirst, famous for his bisected cow, shark in formaldehyde and diamond studded skull, has changed tack. his new exhibition is of oil paintings of cherry blossom. the show, in paris has been delayed twice because of covid, but has finally opened today, showcasing canvases painted during long periods working alone during lockdown. our paris correspondent lucy williamson was given a preview. as shocking as a dead animal or a diamond studded skull in the eyes of the artist. as much about life and death.
famous for his bisected cow, shark in formaldehyde and diamond studded skull, has changed tack. his new exhibition is of oil paintings of cherry blossom. the show, in paris has been delayed twice because of covid, but has finally opened today, showcasing canvases painted during long periods working alone during lockdown. 0ur paris correspondent lucy williamson was given a preview. as shocking as a dead animal or a diamond studded skull in the eyes of the artist. as much about life and death. damien hirst has been painting cherry trees, dozens upon dozens of them, all the way through the pandemic. much of it alone, without his team of assistants, thanks to covid restrictions. itjust became a really solitary thing, making art, which i ve never really got it to that point except when i was very young.