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Attack
Summary
Attack is a 2017 silkscreen from Hirst's 'Eat the Rich' series, published by Other Criteria in an edition of 150, signed and numbered, at 40 by 30 inches (1016 by 762 mm). It reproduces pharmaceutical packaging in which the brand name is replaced by the word 'Attack', a term evoking both assault and medical crisis.
Why It Matters
Attack carries a useful double meaning, reading as aggression and as an acute medical episode, which sharpens the series' interplay between the language of force and the language of medicine. The composed packaging design amplifies the tension, exemplifying Hirst's method of loading minimalist, reassuring forms with unsettling content.
Collector Perspective
Attack works as an individual image and as one of twelve sheets in the complete suite. At an edition of 150, the ideal acquisition is a signed and numbered impression with even, saturated ink and clean margins. Its clinically resonant title makes it a natural fit for collectors drawn to the series' medical framing.
Historical Context
Published in 2017 through Other Criteria, Attack shares the appropriated-packaging premise of the Last Supper screenprints. It extends the preoccupations of Hirst's Medicine Cabinets, treating pharmaceutical design as a modern visual language in which minimalism signals authority, expertise, and confidence.
FAQ
What word appears on Attack?
The pharmaceutical brand name is replaced by the word 'Attack'.
What is the edition size?
It was published in an edition of 150, each signed and numbered.
Who published Attack?
It was published by Other Criteria in 2017.
What series is it part of?
It belongs to the twelve-part 'Eat the Rich' screenprint series.
About the Artist
Damien Hirst (born 1965, Bristol) is a British artist and the most prominent figure of the Young British Artists (YBAs). Rising to fame in the late 1980s and 1990s, he built a practice around mortality, science, religion, and beauty — from formaldehyde-preserved animals to his Spot, Spin, and Butterfly (Kaleidoscope) series. Hirst is also one of the most prolific printmakers in contemporary art, releasing extensive signed editions through his own science-led studio and, more recently, the HENI imprint. His work has commanded record prices and defined the market for blue-chip contemporary editions.
Collecting Damien Hirst at Gauntlet Gallery
Which Damien Hirst prints should I collect?
Signed, numbered editions from his signature series — Spots, Butterflies/Kaleidoscope, Spins, Cherry Blossoms, and skull works — are the collectible core. Look for strong condition and the artist's pencil signature. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes complete, well-documented impressions.
How is a Hirst print authenticated?
We sell Hirst works with documented provenance and the edition's signature and numbering; many carry HENI or studio documentation. Each piece is photographed exactly as it ships, including signature and edition details.
What drives value?
Series and image (iconic Spots and Butterflies lead), edition size, format and scale, condition, and provenance all drive value. Hand-signed, low-numbered, and diamond-dust or foilblock works command premiums.