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Methylamine-13c
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Methylamine-13c is a 2015 silkscreen from Hirst's molecular-diagram series, rendered in an edition of 100 at 840 x 687 mm. Published jointly by Other Criteria and Paul Stolper, each impression is signed and numbered and finished with glaze and diamond dust, translating the flat schematic of a chemical structure into an object with reflective, jewel-like surface.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 100. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The work sits at the heart of Hirst's lifelong preoccupation with pharmacology as a belief system. By enlarging a molecular formula to fine-art scale and coating it in diamond dust, he elevates the language of the laboratory into the language of devotion, extending the logic of his medicine cabinets and spot paintings into pure chemical iconography.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 100 with signature and numbering, this is a collectible but attainable entry into Hirst's science-themed prints. Collectors should prioritize condition of the diamond-dust and glaze surface, which is delicate and shows handling. The Other Criteria / Paul Stolper dual imprint is the expected publishing pairing for the series and supports catalog placement.
Historical Context
Hirst founded Other Criteria as a publishing venture in 2005, while his collaboration with London dealer Paul Stolper produced several editions built around scientific and pharmaceutical imagery. The molecular-diagram prints of the mid-2010s belong to this partnership, echoing themes he had explored since the early spot works and Pharmacy installation.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2015
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 84 x 68.7 cm; Silkscreen print with glaze and diamond dust.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 100.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Hirst founded Other Criteria as a publishing venture in 2005, while his collaboration with London dealer Paul Stolper produced several editions built around scientific and pharmaceutical imagery. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2015 and attributes the edition to Other Criteria. The saved description also notes: Published by Other Criteria and Paul Stolper.
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 Other Criteria. 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 makes the surface of this print distinctive?
It is finished with glaze and diamond dust, giving the flat molecular diagram a reflective, textured surface rather than a plain silkscreen finish.
How large is the edition?
The edition is 100, with each impression signed and numbered by the artist.
Who published Methylamine-13c?
It was co-published by Other Criteria and Paul Stolper, the pairing behind Hirst's molecular-diagram prints of this period.
What does the title refer to?
The title names a chemical compound, consistent with the series' practice of enlarging molecular and pharmaceutical nomenclature into artwork.
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