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Beautiful Controlling Ornate Mandala 3
Summary
Beautiful Controlling Ornate Mandala 3 (2025) is a giclée print on paper measuring 103 x 103 cm framed, issued by HENI Editions in an edition of 250. Catalogued TT3-1, it belongs to a collaborative spin-painting series pairing Damien Hirst with Shepard Fairey, translating Hirst's centrifugal spin method into a fixed, symmetrical print composition.
Why It Matters
The piece sits at the intersection of two significant contemporary practices: Hirst's Spin paintings and Fairey's graphic sensibility. That collaboration is unusual, giving the work cross-collector appeal. As the first entry (TT3-1) in a four-part set, it functions as an anchor image for anyone assembling the complete Mandala group.
Collector Perspective
Collectors weigh this within a 250-run edition on paper, a scale that keeps it accessible relative to Hirst's unique canvases. The large square format and framed presentation make it wall-ready. Series-minded buyers often prioritize acquiring all four Mandala prints together, which can influence demand for any single sheet like TT3-1.
Historical Context
Hirst launched his Spin paintings in the mid-1990s, using a rotating machine to fling household gloss into radial patterns. This 2025 giclée reinterprets that gesture through a mandala framework and a co-authored graphic idiom, part of a wave of HENI-published editions extending Hirst's motifs to collaborative print projects.
FAQ
Who created this print?
It is a collaboration between Damien Hirst and Shepard Fairey, published by HENI Editions in 2025.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 250. It is a giclée print on paper, catalogued TT3-1.
How large is the work?
It measures 103 x 103 cm framed, a large square format.
Is it part of a series?
Yes, it is the first of four related Mandala and Spin prints in this collaborative HENI set.
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.