Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
H20-1 Love (Timed Edition)
Summary
Part of Damien Hirst's H20 sequence released through HENI Editions in 2026, Love is a giclee direct print laid onto an aluminium composite panel at 120 x 96 cm. As the opening entry (H20-1) in a titled emotional series, it pairs Hirst's characteristic optical language with a single, plainly named human feeling, presented as a wall-scale object rather than a paper edition.
Why It Matters
The H20 group extends Hirst's long practice of organizing multiples into structured, named sets. Choosing the aluminium-panel format over paper positions Love as a durable, ready-to-hang piece. As the first in the numbered emotional roster, it functions as the anchor entry collectors often anchor a set around.
Collector Perspective
Collectors weigh Love both as a standalone panel and as the lead work in a completable emotional series. The 120 x 96 cm scale reads as a decisive statement rather than a small print. Its aluminium mounting suits open display without additional framing, a practical consideration for those planning to hang rather than store.
Historical Context
Hirst has released editions through HENI for years, frequently in themed runs tied to a concept or emotional register. The 2026 H20 series continues that model, using direct-to-panel giclee printing to translate his image-making into a contemporary, object-based multiple distinct from his earlier paper works.
FAQ
What is the medium of H20-1 Love?
A giclee direct print on an aluminium composite panel, measuring 120 x 96 cm, published by HENI Editions in 2026.
Is Love part of a series?
Yes. It is the first entry (H20-1) in Hirst's H20 emotional series, which pairs named feelings with panel-format prints.
Does it come framed?
It is printed directly onto an aluminium composite panel, which is designed for wall display without conventional framing.
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.