Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
Big Love (Diamond Dust)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Big Love is a 2010 silkscreen accented with diamond dust, published by Other Criteria at an imposing 152.4 x 152.4 cm, roughly five feet square. Issued in an edition of 50 plus 12 artist's proofs, its glittering embellished surface and monumental scale make it one of Hirst's boldest large-format editions.
Collector notes: Edition of 50 plus 12 artist's proofs according to the saved release record. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Scale is central to Big Love's impact; at five feet square it commands a wall the way a painting would, while the diamond dust adds Hirst's signature light-catching seduction. The combination of grand format and reflective embellishment places it among the most physically ambitious works in his print catalogue.
Collector Perspective
The sheer size makes Big Love a demanding acquisition in terms of framing, transport, and wall space, but it delivers presence that smaller editions cannot. The edition of 50 plus 12 APs keeps it limited. Condition of the diamond-dust surface is paramount, and buyers should factor in the specialist handling large embellished works require.
Historical Context
Published by Other Criteria in 2010, Big Love sits within Hirst's diamond-dust output of the period, a body of work indebted to Warhol's dust-embellished screenprints. Its monumental scale reflects Hirst's broader impulse to push editioned prints toward the ambition and physical impact of his unique paintings.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2010
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 152.4 x 152.4 cm; 1524 x 1524 mm silkscreen print accented with diamond dust.
- Edition details
- Edition of 50 plus 12 artist's proofs according to the saved release record.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Damien Hirst's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Published by Other Criteria in 2010, Big Love sits within Hirst's diamond-dust output of the period, a body of work indebted to Warhol's dust-embellished screenprints. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2010 and attributes the edition to Other Criteria.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Other Criteria. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Damien Hirst — official site — Damien Hirst studio (Science Ltd.) · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Damien Hirst — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Damien Hirst (Q294326) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
How large is Big Love?
It measures 152.4 x 152.4 cm, approximately five feet square, one of the largest formats in Hirst's print output.
What is the edition size?
It was released in an edition of 50 plus 12 artist's proofs.
What is the diamond dust finish?
It is a glittering particulate applied to the screenprint surface that reflects light and shifts as the viewer moves, a technique Hirst adopted from Andy Warhol.
Who published it?
It was published by Other Criteria in 2010.
