Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
H18-3 Psychedelic
Work Summary & Collector Notes
H18-3 Psychedelic (2024) is the central work in Hirst's five-part H18 series, a Diasec-mounted Giclée on aluminium composite panel measuring 85 x 140 cm. Released by HENI in an edition of 180 plus 20 APs, its title signals the series' most overt embrace of saturated, optically charged color.
Collector notes: Edition of 180 plus 20 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
Psychedelic distills the visual energy running through the entire H18 group into a single, unambiguous statement. Its matched format and edition size of 180 plus 20 APs keep it consistent with its companions while the title makes it a likely focal point for viewers drawn to Hirst's most vivid, immersive surfaces.
Collector Perspective
The Diasec-on-aluminium presentation amplifies the intensity of the color across the 85 x 140 cm expanse. With a capped run of 180 plus 20 APs, scarcity is defined and comparable across the series. As H18-3, it anchors the middle of the sequence, a useful reference point for set-focused collectors.
Historical Context
Hirst has repeatedly used pure, high-key color to overwhelm and delight the eye, from spots to kaleidoscopic compositions. Psychedelic channels that lineage through HENI's 2024 program of large-format aluminium-mounted Giclées, extending his career-long interest in optical spectacle.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2024
- 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 85 x 140 cm; Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel.
- Edition details
- Edition of 180 plus 20 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2024 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
What position does Psychedelic hold in the series?
It is H18-3, the third of five prints in the H18 series.
What is the edition size?
180 plus 20 artist's proofs.
What medium and dimensions?
A Diasec-mounted Giclée on aluminium composite panel, 85 x 140 cm.
Who is the publisher?
HENI Editions, under the catalogue reference H18-3.
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