Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
Third Eye Butterfly Mandala (Blue (Small))
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Third Eye Butterfly Mandala (Blue) (Small) is a 2026 collaboration between Shepard Fairey and Damien Hirst, published by HENI Editions in an edition of 267. A giclee print on smooth cotton rag measuring 107.1 x 80.9 cm framed, it merges Hirst's butterfly-mandala symmetry with Fairey's decorative, ornamental graphic style in a cool blue palette.
Collector notes: Blue (Large); saved release record states an edition size of 267. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
This work unites Hirst's kaleidoscopic butterfly imagery with Fairey's poster-rooted design language, and its cotton-rag paper distinguishes it from the aluminium-panel blossom collaborations. The mandala format and third-eye title lend it a symbolic, meditative dimension beyond a straightforward decorative print.
Collector Perspective
As the (Small) blue variant, it offers a more accessible scale within a variant family, appealing to collectors who want the Hirst-Fairey pairing on paper. The edition of 267 and dual-artist authorship give it strong crossover appeal, and the framed cotton-rag presentation suits refined interior display.
Historical Context
Butterfly and kaleidoscope motifs have run through Hirst's practice for decades, from his early butterfly works to symmetrical mandala compositions. Combined here with Shepard Fairey's ornamental symmetry, the piece reflects HENI's continued program of pairing the two artists across multiple formats and palettes.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2026
- 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 107.1 x 80.9 cm; Giclée print on smooth cotton rag.
- Edition details
- Blue (Large); saved release record states an edition size of 267.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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 2026 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
Who created this work?
A collaboration between Shepard Fairey and Damien Hirst, released in 2026 through HENI Editions.
What is the edition size?
267, printed as a giclee on smooth cotton rag.
What are its dimensions?
107.1 x 80.9 cm framed, in the Blue (Small) variant.
How does it differ from the blossom collaborations?
It is printed on cotton rag paper rather than aluminium panel, and uses a butterfly-mandala motif in a blue palette.
Related Damien Hirst Works
