Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
Fight
Summary
Fight 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 presents pharmaceutical packaging in which the tablet's brand name has been swapped for the word 'Fight', turning a clinical object into a carrier of confrontation.
Why It Matters
Within the twelve-part suite, Fight sharpens the series' central irony: the calm, minimalist grammar of drug design is used to broadcast a word of physical conflict. The piece continues Hirst's long engagement with pharmaceutical imagery, treating the pill packet as both a modern icon of trust and a vessel he can subvert with a single loaded substitution.
Collector Perspective
Fight appeals both as a standalone graphic and as one component of a collectible set of twelve. In an edition of 150, a signed and numbered impression in pristine condition, with saturated ink and unblemished margins, is the ideal. Collectors assembling the complete 'Eat the Rich' suite value consistency of condition across all sheets.
Historical Context
Issued in 2017 through Other Criteria, Fight sits alongside the thirteen-part Last Supper screenprints as a project rooted in appropriated packaging design. Hirst has framed this recurring motif around his obsession with the body and the medical industry, where minimalist design is engineered to project reassurance and authority.
FAQ
What word replaces the brand name in Fight?
The pharmaceutical brand name is replaced by the word 'Fight'.
What is the edition and medium?
It is a silkscreen print in an edition of 150, signed and numbered.
What are the dimensions?
The unframed sheet measures 40 by 30 inches, or 1016 by 762 mm.
Which larger series is it part of?
It belongs to 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.