Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
H20-3 Surprise (Timed Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Surprise , the third entry (H20-3) in Hirst's 2026 H20 series, is a giclee direct print on an aluminium composite panel at 120 x 96 cm, issued by HENI Editions. It carries the series' method of assigning a single named emotion to a wall-scale panel, here one of the more animated, unexpected feelings in the emotional roster.
Collector notes: Legacy catalog label: Timed Edition; total quantity was not documented in the saved 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
By naming a panel Surprise, Hirst foregrounds the interplay between a fixed printed image and a fleeting, reactive emotion. The tension between a permanent object and an ephemeral feeling is central to how the H20 series operates, and this work is a clear example of that conceptual framing.
Collector Perspective
Collectors assembling the emotional set treat Surprise as one of the livelier members, useful for adding contrast within a grouped display. As a standalone 120 x 96 cm aluminium panel it is display-ready, appealing to buyers who prioritize hang-and-go presentation over archival paper handling.
Historical Context
The H20 sequence follows Hirst's pattern of conceptually structured HENI editions. Its 2026 release continues his move toward direct-to-panel giclee formats, extending a practice that stretches from his spot and butterfly editions into contemporary named-emotion suites.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2026
- 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 120 x 96 cm; Giclée direct print on aluminium composite panel.
- Edition details
- Legacy catalog label: Timed Edition; total quantity was not documented in the saved 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 2026 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 number is Surprise in the series?
It is H20-3, the third work in the 2026 H20 emotional series from HENI Editions.
What is the format?
A giclee direct print on aluminium composite panel, 120 x 96 cm, made for wall display.
Who published it?
HENI Editions, in 2026, as part of the H20 series.
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