Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
H20-9 Emotion (Timed Edition)
Summary
Emotion is the ninth work (H20-9) in Damien Hirst's 2026 H20 series for HENI Editions, and the largest in the group at 198 x 132 cm. A giclee direct print on aluminium composite panel, its title names emotion itself rather than a specific feeling, functioning as an umbrella or capstone to the named panels that precede it.
Why It Matters
Where the earlier H20 works each name a distinct feeling, Emotion steps up to name the category as a whole, and its notably larger scale reinforces that summarizing role. It reads as the conceptual keystone of the series, the panel under which the individual emotions are gathered.
Collector Perspective
Its expanded 198 x 132 cm scale sets Emotion apart as the marquee piece of the set, a natural centerpiece for collectors building the full group. The larger format and its role as the series' summarizing title make it the standout panel for those seeking a single anchoring work.
Historical Context
Consistent with Hirst's HENI edition practice of concept-led suites, the H20 series culminates in this oversized panel. The 2026 direct-to-panel giclee production carries through the entire group, and Emotion demonstrates how scale is used to signal hierarchy within a structured edition set.
FAQ
How is Emotion different from the other H20 works?
It is the largest at 198 x 132 cm and names emotion in general rather than a specific feeling, functioning as the series' capstone.
What is its medium?
A giclee direct print on aluminium composite panel, published by HENI Editions in 2026.
Where does it fall in the series?
It is H20-9, the ninth and final numbered work in the H20 emotional series.
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.