Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
Clash
Summary
Clash 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 depicts pharmaceutical packaging with the brand name replaced by the word 'Clash', invoking collision and confrontation within a clinical frame.
Why It Matters
Clash contributes a note of direct conflict to the series' catalogue of force, its title carrying both physical and cultural charge. As with its companions, the piece relies on the contrast between the orderly, minimalist packaging and the aggressive word imposed upon it, sustaining Hirst's inquiry into the aesthetics of the medical industry.
Collector Perspective
Clash serves as a standalone graphic and as a component of the collectible twelve. In an edition of 150, collectors should seek a signed, numbered impression with crisp registration and unblemished edges. For those building the full suite, uniformity of condition and presentation across all sheets is central to the set's value proposition.
Historical Context
Released in 2017 by Other Criteria, Clash follows the appropriation strategy of Hirst's Last Supper screenprints. The series revisits the pharmaceutical fascination of his Medicine Cabinets, using screenprint's graphic flatness to show how minimalist design manufactures a sense of confidence and control.
FAQ
What does the word 'Clash' replace?
It replaces the pharmaceutical brand name on the packaging.
What is the medium and edition?
It is a silkscreen in an edition of 150, signed and numbered.
What are its dimensions?
The unframed sheet is 40 by 30 inches, or 1016 by 762 mm.
Which series does it belong to?
It is part of Hirst's twelve-part 'Eat the Rich' 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.