Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
Minnie - Pink Glitter (Small)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Minnie - Pink Glitter (Small) is a 2016 silkscreen with glitter published by Other Criteria in an edition of 150, unframed at roughly 87.5 x 70 cm. Hirst renders Minnie Mouse as a cluster of pink spots drawn from his spot painting series, the glitter lending sparkle to the reduced form. Each print is signed and numbered.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 150. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Minnie completes the Disney pairing with Mickey, applying Hirst's spot logic to a beloved character. The reduction to a few simple spots demonstrates how far Hirst can abstract an image while keeping it recognizable, a test of the spot painting as a system of pure, cheerful signal.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 150 in the Small format, this is the most accessible entry point among the Disney glitter prints. The pink colorway and glitter make it a lively companion to the Mickey editions. Collectors often pursue Mickey and Minnie as a pair; the larger edition size means wider availability.
Historical Context
Created alongside the Mickey works under Disney's invitation, Minnie draws on Hirst's spot paintings begun in the late 1980s. It places him within the tradition of Warhol, Lichtenstein and Oldenburg, who each took cartoon and consumer icons as fine-art subjects.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2016
- 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 87.5 x 70 cm; Silkscreen print with glitter.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 150.
- 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2016 and attributes the edition to Other Criteria. The saved description also notes: Published by Other Criteria.
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 is the edition size?
The Small format was published by Other Criteria in an edition of 150, each signed and numbered.
How is Minnie depicted?
As an arrangement of pink spots derived from Hirst's spot painting series, finished with glitter.
Does it pair with the Mickey print?
Yes, Minnie was created alongside Hirst's Mickey works as part of the Disney-invited series.
What are its dimensions?
The unframed sheet measures approximately 87.5 x 70 cm.
