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For The Love Of God, Enlightenment
Work Summary & Collector Notes
For The Love Of God, Enlightenment is a 2012 silkscreen on paper with diamond dust by Damien Hirst, published by Other Criteria in an edition of 250 plus 10 artist's proofs. At 100 x 75 cm, it depicts the diamond-encrusted platinum skull that is among Hirst's most famous sculptures. The diamond dust gives the print a glittering, light-catching surface.
Collector notes: Edition of 250 plus 10 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
This print derives from For the Love of God, the 2007 diamond skull that became one of the most talked-about artworks of the century, a direct statement on wealth, death, and value. As an editioned image with diamond dust, it makes that iconic memento mori accessible on paper while retaining the sparkle central to the original's meaning.
Collector Perspective
Tied to Hirst's single most recognizable object, this is a high-recognition image for collectors. The edition of 250 plus 10 AP is larger than the spot woodcuts but supported by strong demand for the skull motif. The diamond dust demands careful, glare-aware framing to protect the reflective surface. Confirm edition details and inspect the dusted surface for even coverage.
Historical Context
In 2007 Hirst unveiled For the Love of God, a platinum cast of a human skull set with over 8,000 diamonds, a work that crystallized his memento mori themes and the art market's fascination with value. Diamond-dust prints let that image circulate widely. Skulls and the confrontation with mortality run throughout Hirst's career, from his vitrines to these editions.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2012
- 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 100 x 75 cm; Silkscreen print on paper with diamond dust.
- Edition details
- Edition of 250 plus 10 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: In 2007 Hirst unveiled For the Love of God , a platinum cast of a human skull set with over 8,000 diamonds, a work that crystallized his memento mori themes and the art market's fascination with value. 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 2012 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
What is the edition size?
The print was issued in an edition of 250, with an additional 10 artist's proofs.
What is diamond dust?
Finely ground glittering particles applied to the surface so the print catches and reflects light, echoing the original diamond skull.
What is the source image?
It derives from For the Love of God, Hirst's 2007 diamond-encrusted platinum skull sculpture.
What does the work represent?
It is a memento mori, a meditation on death, wealth, and value that defines much of Hirst's practice.
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