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Forever (Small)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Forever (Small) is a 2020 Damien Hirst giclée print published by HENI Editions, laminated on an aluminium composite panel at 39 x 39 cm. Offered as a timed edition alongside a 78 x 78 cm large version, it bears a digital signature and typifies Hirst's decorative, pattern-forward print language of the period.
Collector notes: Legacy catalog label: Large; total quantity was not documented in the saved record. The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Forever exemplifies HENI's timed-sale model, where the edition size is set by demand within a fixed window rather than a capped run. The result is a widely held but individually numbered-by-context work that made Hirst's aesthetic accessible to a broad audience, reinforcing his role in reshaping how contemporary editions reach collectors.
Collector Perspective
At 39 x 39 cm, this is the compact and generally more affordable of the two formats. With timed editions, the quality of the physical object matters more than a low edition number: collectors should verify the crisp digital signature and an unblemished laminated aluminium face. The rigid panel presents cleanly framed or floated but shows edge wear readily.
Historical Context
Released in 2020, Forever belongs to Hirst's sustained collaboration with HENI Editions, which pioneered timed, open-window print drops backed by aluminium substrates and digital signatures. This approach reflected the broader shift toward direct-to-collector online sales, and positioned Hirst's editions as some of the most accessible works by a blue-chip contemporary artist.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2020
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print; catalog dimensions 39 x 39 cm; Digitally signed, laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel.
- Edition details
- Legacy catalog label: Large; total quantity was not documented in the saved record.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature 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: Released in 2020, Forever belongs to Hirst's sustained collaboration with HENI Editions, which pioneered timed, open-window print drops backed by aluminium substrates and digital signatures. 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 2020 and attributes the edition to HENI Editions.
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 HENI Editions. 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
Does Forever come signed?
It carries a digital signature, in keeping with HENI Editions' timed print releases rather than a hand-signed traditional edition.
What sizes was Forever released in?
Two sizes: a 39 x 39 cm small format and a 78 x 78 cm large format. This is the 39 x 39 cm version.
Is it printed on paper?
No, it is a laminated giclée print on an aluminium composite panel, a rigid contemporary support.
Was there a fixed edition number?
It was a timed edition, so the total was determined by how many sold within the sale window.
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