January
HENI shrugged off any January blues with the release of Damien Hirst’s ‘The Secrets', eight vibrant prints based on the artist’s 2023 series, ‘The Secret Gardens Paintings’. First unveiled at Frieze London in 2023, Hirst said that he wants the works “to feel like the hope and futility we get when we try to control nature.”
Damien Hirst in front of the series 'The Secrets', Damien Hirst, 2024
February
February saw HENI Talks launch ‘Public Art’, a series of short documentaries released throughout the year showcasing a diverse range of outdoor public sculptures across the UK. Featured works include Barbara Hepworth’s ‘Contrapuntal Forms’ in Essex, Victor Pasmore’s 'Apollo Pavilion' in Durham, Arctic explorer Captain Scott’s statue in London, and many more.
Still from 'Apollo Pavilion'
March
In March, HENI Primary presented 'The Light That Shines', a selection of new original artworks by Damien Hirst drawn from three series never exhibited before: ‘The Empress Paintings,’ ‘Cosmos Paintings,’ and ‘Satellites.’ These debuted alongside an exhibition at Château La Coste in Provence, running from 2 March to 23 June 2024. To accompany the release, a collection of merchandise showcasing artworks from across Hirst’s career was also made available through the HENI Merch shop.
'The Empress Paintings', Damien Hirst, 2023, on display at Château La Coste
April
April saw the release of 'The Archangels', a series of four editions from Damien Hirst based on his ‘Cherry Blossoms’ series. Presented by HENI Editions, the works were exhibited at the HENI Gallery.
Detail of Raphael (H15-1) from the series 'The Archangels', Damien Hirst, 2021
June
In June, HENI introduced Brian Clarke’s 'The Vespers', a series of eight editions derived from watercolours originally painted during the pandemic. First shown at Phillips, London in 2021, these works capture fleeting visions of poppies in varying hues and forms, reflecting Clarke’s continued exploration of light, colour, and nature.
'The Vespers', Brian Clarke, 2024, on display at HENI Gallery
July
HENI embraced the spirit of travel in July, with HENI Primary and HENI Editions offering four fine art prints and four editions from renowned photographer, Mario Testino. 'A Beautiful World' includes striking images of traditional garments and their wearers from around the world, taken from Testino’s photographic series of the same name and exhibited in Rome at Palazzo Bonaparte.
'A Beautiful World' (extra large fine art prints), Mario Testino, 2024
August
In August, HENI Primary released Damien Hirst’s 'The Civilisation Paintings', a series of 32 oil-on-canvas works exploring the necessity of hope within contemporary society. The works were shown at Phillips, London, in an exhibition curated by Conor Hirst. Alongside this, HENI Editions also offered a series of four editions based on the original artworks.
'Civilisation', Damien Hirst, 2024, on display at Philips, London
September
In September, HENI presented Wes Lang’s 'The Black Paintings', a major body of work comprising 96 paintings and 96 works on paper. Displaying Lang’s distinctive group of characters, ‘The Black Paintings’ are on show at Damien Hirst’s Newport Street Gallery until 9 March 2025. To accompany this release, HENI Editions presented ‘The Black Drawings': eight unique prints based on drawings from the series. In addition, HENI’s Merch shop featured a range of exclusive apparel, posters, and accessories inspired by Lang’s latest works.
'The Black Paintings (Drawings)', Wes Lang, 2024, on display at HENI Gallery
October
In October, HENI released Damien Hirst’s ‘The Kaleidoscopes', a series of five editions featuring his signature butterfly motif. Inspired by Victorian tea trays decorated with butterfly wings, these works invited reflection on the complex relationship between life, death, and the desire to preserve fleeting beauty.
Harlequin (H18-1) from the series 'The Kaleidoscopes', Damien Hirst, 2024
November
Enigmatic street artist Invader returned to HENI in November with two new projects featuring upon his renowned space invader motif. Presented by HENI Editions, 'Camouflage' offered 21 screenprints weaving his iconic figure into layered, camouflage-like patterns. In tandem, HENI Primary introduced 'Alias and Pixel Pieces', 10 unique mosaic works. Both releases were accompanied by Camouflage-inspired merchandise and the new HENI Publishing title INVADER: In Conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist.
Invader holding CAMO M-4C-M1 from the series 'Camouflage', Invader, 2024
December
To round out the year, HENI Publishing released The Overpainted Photographs, A Comprehensive Catalogue. Edited by Joe Hage and Hans Ulrich Obrist, the landmark publication offers the most comprehensive account of Gerhard Richter’s Overpainted Photographs, a body of work he began creating in the mid-1980s and developed over the following decades.
The Overpainted Photographs: A Comprehensive Catalogue
