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The Elements - Air
Work Summary & Collector Notes
The Elements - Air is a 2020 Damien Hirst giclée print from HENI Editions, Diasec-mounted on aluminium composite panel at 100 x 100 cm. Produced in an edition of 60 plus 10 artist's proofs, each numbered and signed, it forms one movement of Hirst's four-part meditation on the classical elements.
Collector notes: Edition of 60 plus 10 artist's proofs according to the saved release record. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Air carries the same limited, signed-and-numbered status as its siblings, placing it among the more collectible tiers of Hirst's editioned work. Its value proposition is amplified for those building the complete Elements quartet, where a coherent set of four commands more attention than any single panel on its own.
Collector Perspective
The imposing 100 x 100 cm scale and reflective Diasec surface make Air a statement piece. With just 70 total impressions including proofs, availability is limited. Set-builders should prioritise consistent condition across all four elements, and verify the hand signature and edition number, since the acrylic face-mount can show surface marks under raking light.
Historical Context
The 2020 Elements series translated Hirst's ornamental print aesthetic into the elemental themes of air, earth, fire, and water. Published by HENI Editions on Diasec-mounted aluminium, it represents Hirst's continued preference for durable modern substrates and a more traditional capped edition, contrasting with the open timed drops he released the same year.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2020
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print; catalog dimensions 100 x 100 cm; Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel.
- Edition details
- Edition of 60 plus 10 artist's proofs according to the saved release record.
- 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: The 2020 Elements series translated Hirst's ornamental print aesthetic into the elemental themes of air, earth, fire, and water. 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 2020 and attributes the edition to HENI Editions.
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 HENI Editions. 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 for Elements - Air?
Sixty impressions plus 10 artist's proofs, each individually numbered and signed.
Is Air signed by hand?
Yes, each impression in the Elements series is hand-signed and numbered, unlike Hirst's digitally signed timed editions.
How is the print mounted?
It is Diasec-mounted on an aluminium composite panel, a face-mounting method that yields a glossy, protective finish.
Should I collect all four Elements together?
Collectors often pursue the complete set of Air, Earth, Fire, and Water, as a matched quartet has stronger presentation appeal than a single panel.
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