Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
H20-6 Anticipation (Timed Edition)
Summary
Anticipation is the sixth work (H20-6) in Damien Hirst's 2026 H20 series for HENI Editions, a giclee direct print on aluminium composite panel at 120 x 96 cm. Its title names a forward-looking, expectant emotion, continuing the series' practice of matching a single feeling to a large panel-format image.
Why It Matters
By naming a static printed panel Anticipation, Hirst captures a forward-leaning emotional charge in a fixed object. The title contributes a note of expectancy to the emotional roster, showing how the series maps a range of temporal and relational feelings across its panels.
Collector Perspective
Within a grouped display, Anticipation adds momentum, pairing naturally with more resolved emotions elsewhere in the set. As a standalone 120 x 96 cm aluminium panel it is immediately hangable, appealing to collectors who want a display-ready Hirst multiple.
Historical Context
The H20 series reflects Hirst's established HENI approach of releasing conceptually unified edition suites. Its 2026 direct-to-panel giclee production continues his evolution from paper editions toward object-based multiples, with Anticipation as one titled component of that system.
FAQ
What number is Anticipation?
It is H20-6, the sixth work in the 2026 H20 emotional series from HENI Editions.
What is the format and size?
A giclee direct print on aluminium composite panel, measuring 120 x 96 cm.
When was it released?
2026, as part of Hirst's H20 series published by HENI Editions.
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.