Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
H20-5 Trust (Timed Edition)
Summary
Trust, the fifth entry (H20-5) in the 2026 H20 series, is a giclee direct print on aluminium composite panel at 120 x 96 cm, published by HENI Editions. It applies the series' formula of one named human emotion per panel, here a relational feeling that sits at the emotional core of the group.
Why It Matters
Where other titles name reactive or fleeting states, Trust points to a slower, relational emotion, giving the series depth beyond momentary feelings. Its presence broadens the emotional vocabulary Hirst is cataloguing across the H20 panels.
Collector Perspective
Collectors see Trust as a substantive middle entry in the numbered set, valued both for its theme and its place in the sequence. As a 120 x 96 cm aluminium panel it functions as a finished, display-ready work, well suited to buyers building the emotional series methodically.
Historical Context
Consistent with Hirst's HENI edition practice, the H20 series groups multiples under a shared concept. The 2026 release uses direct-to-panel giclee printing throughout, and Trust exemplifies how the format carries a named emotion into a durable contemporary object.
FAQ
What position does Trust hold in the series?
It is H20-5, the fifth work in the 2026 H20 emotional series from HENI Editions.
What is the medium and size?
Giclee direct print on aluminium composite panel, 120 x 96 cm.
Does it require framing?
No. The image is printed directly onto an aluminium composite panel intended for frameless wall display.
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.