Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invaded Blossom
Work Summary & Collector Notes
A 2026 HENI timed edition uniting Invader with Damien Hirst, Invaded Blossom renders one of Hirst's exuberant Blossom paintings through Invader's pixelated aliasing. Produced as a gloss Diasec-mounted giclée on aluminium composite panel at a substantial 120 x 96 cm, edition TT5-1 was numbered and hand-signed on the label by both artists, closing an unlimited timed-edition window.
Collector notes: Timed edition of 592. Numbered and hand-signed on the label by Damien Hirst and Invader.
Why It Matters
This is a dual-signature collaboration between two of the most collected living artists, folding Hirst's Blossom motif into Invader's alien-pixel grammar. The double authorship and large panel format place it among the most ambitious of the Invader-Hirst HENI series, a meeting point of Britart spectacle and street-art code.
Collector Perspective
Timed editions size to demand, so this run of 592 reflects the collector base rather than an imposed cap. The dual label signature is the key acquisition marker to verify. Its scale and aluminium mounting demand wall-planning and careful handling, but they also give the piece a commanding gallery presence.
Historical Context
The edition belongs to HENI's two-work Invaded & Commanded Blossom series, based on collaborative works associated with Triple Trouble. The timed release ran from 26 March to 7 April 2026.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Diasec-mounted editioned panel
- Release date
- 2026-03-26
- Release-date note
- Timed release window: 26 March–7 April 2026.
- Catalogue reference
- HENI TT5-1
- Series
- Invaded & Commanded Blossom
- Medium and materials
- Gloss Diasec-mounted giclée print on aluminium composite panel; 120 × 96 cm.
- Edition details
- Timed edition of 592.
- Signature and marks
- Numbered and hand-signed on the label by Damien Hirst and Invader.
Documented History and Meaning
Meaning / interpretation: HENI describes Invader's pixelated motif as overlaying Hirst's Cherry Blossoms, combining early-video-game imagery with Hirst's springtime subject. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: One of two Invaded & Commanded Blossom editions based on works shown in Triple Trouble.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation not independently documented in the sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the physical example with the documented signature, numbering, printer/publisher marks, dimensions, support and edition structure. A matching number or seller-issued certificate alone does not authenticate a copy.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed to HENI Editions. Copy-level provenance is separate: retain invoices, labels, prior ownership records and condition photographs for the specific example.
Related Artists and Exhibitions
- Damien Hirst — Co-artist
- Triple Trouble — Newport Street Gallery, London · 10 October 2025–29 March 2026 · Edition based on a collaborative work shown in the exhibition
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Publisher-verified
- Invaded Blossom — TT5-1 — HENI Editions · primary publisher source · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Individual publisher record.
- Invaded & Commanded Blossom — HENI Editions · primary publisher series / FAQ · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Release window, series relationship, medium and artist-backed interpretation.
FAQ
Who signed the work and where?
Damien Hirst and Invader hand-signed the label; the label is also numbered.
What is the full catalogue code?
HENI TT5-1.
How was the edition size determined?
Orders placed during the 26 March–7 April 2026 timed window set the final edition at 592.
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