Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
H20-8 Inspiration (Timed Edition)
Summary
Inspiration is the eighth work (H20-8) in Damien Hirst's 2026 H20 series for HENI Editions, a giclee direct print on aluminium composite panel measuring 120 x 96 cm. Its title names a generative, creative state, extending the series' method of pairing a single emotion with a wall-scale panel image.
Why It Matters
Naming a panel Inspiration introduces a self-reflexive note about creativity itself into the emotional roster, a fitting theme for an artist cataloguing feelings through his own image-making. It adds an aspirational dimension to the series' emotional map.
Collector Perspective
For collectors, Inspiration reads as one of the more uplifting titles, effective as a focal panel in a grouped hang. Its 120 x 96 cm aluminium format is display-ready, and its theme gives it broad appeal for both studio and living-space settings.
Historical Context
The H20 series continues Hirst's HENI practice of concept-driven edition suites. Its 2026 direct-to-panel giclee production reflects his ongoing shift toward object-based multiples, with Inspiration serving as one titled entry within that structured emotional set.
FAQ
What number is Inspiration in the series?
It is H20-8, the eighth work in the 2026 H20 emotional series from HENI Editions.
What are its size and medium?
120 x 96 cm, giclee direct print on aluminium composite panel.
Does it come ready to hang?
Yes. It is printed directly onto an aluminium composite panel designed 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.