HENI is delighted to present Civilisation by Damien Hirst, four unique prints after his latest series The Civilisation Paintings.
The artworks are Giclée prints on Cotton Smooth Rag, each measuring 143 x 112 cm (framed) with four framing options available. Each artwork is hand-signed and numbered on the front.
The number of editions will be limited by demand during the drop window, which lasts until 17:00 BST on 19 August.
Damien Hirst is a British artist whose name has become synonymous with contemporary art. Since his generative work as a student at Goldsmiths School of Art, Hirst's production has been boundary−redefining in nature. Working primarily in installation, painting, sculpture and drawing, Hirst explores the complex relationships between art, beauty, religion, science, life and death. He constantly returns to his foundational interests and themes, which he reworks to develop an innovative visual language.
Civilisation by Damien Hirst is a series of four unique prints after his latest series of The Civilisation Paintings which explore the necessity of hope despite the complexities and challenges of contemporary civilisation. In each work, the artist depicts memories or feelings of cities: metropolitan areas are set amongst thriving vegetation, forming bright, imagined landscapes.
Realistic elements are contrasted with other elements such as Pointillist techniques and thrown paint. Evoking the themes of chaos and hope at the heart of the series, the artist favours the latter practice for its lack of control, embodying his maxim ‘You just have to believe’. Hirst also overlays the compositions with coloured spots arranged in grids, made using the tops of his paint tubes. These formations, immediately recalling his Spot Paintings, are implemented to evoke the sense of the ordered and engineered elements of cities, which randomly decay and are replaced.
The artworks are Giclée prints on Cotton Smooth Rag, each measuring 143 x 112 cm (framed) with four framing options available: Oak veneer, Gold effect aluminium, Black aluminium and White aluminium. You are able to select your preferred frame during checkout.
All of the editions are on display at the HENI Gallery for the duration of the drop. Admission to the gallery is free.
HENI Gallery
6-10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB,
United Kingdom
Open Monday to Friday, 10am - 6pm
The Civilisation Paintings are now available to apply for on HENI Primary. To coincide with the drop, an exhibition of The Civilisation Paintings and editions at Phillips, London. Curated by Connor Hirst, the exhibition will run until 2 September 2024.
Damien Hirst: The Civilisation Paintings
Exhibition dates: Monday 5 August – Monday 2 September 2024
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm and Sunday 12pm – 6pm
Location: Phillips, 30 Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6EX
The editions for Civilisation by Damien Hirst are available for a limited time only. If you have any questions, please see the FAQs below or contact customer support.
The purchase window for this drop is open from 7 August until 17:00 BST on 19 August.
After the purchase window has ended, we will start production of the artworks. Each work will be numbered and hand-signed by the artist on the front, and carefully packaged for shipment.
HENI endeavours to dispatch all the artworks within 3 months of the close of the purchase window. Please note that the exact timing is subject to demand, production capacities and potential shipping delays. Customers will be contacted with a tracking number before their work is shipped.
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HENI is delighted to present the Civilisation editions by Damien Hirst, four unique prints after his latest series The Civilisation Paintings which explore the necessity of hope despite the complexities and challenges of contemporary civilisation. The Civilisation editions are sold through HENI Editions, the purchase window is open from 7 August 2024 until 19 August 2024 at 17:00 BST.
The editions are Giclée print on Cotton Smooth Rag and are available in a choice of four frame options: Oak Veneer, Gold aluminium, Black aluminium and White aluminium, which can be selected at the checkout stage of your order, all of which come with UV-protective acrylic glass. Each edition measures 132 x 101 cm (unframed), 143 x 112 cm (framed) and are hand-signed and numbered on the front.
Collectors can choose to store their Civilisation editions order in the HENI Vault. Our bonded fine art warehouse gives maximum flexibility to collectors by delaying delivery and customs duties until a later date.
Should you choose to delay the delivery of your order and store it in the HENI Vault, VAT will not be applied at checkout. To learn more about using the HENI Vault, please read this article.
For timed releases the number of editions ordered in the purchase window will determine the final size of the edition. For example, if 1000 prints are ordered then the edition will be limited to 1000. The edition numbers for each of the works are randomly allocated and cannot be chosen.
You can complete you order for Civilisation editions on a computer or mobile device. Once payment has been successfully taken, we will send a confirmation email detailing each of the editions you purchased.
If you want to get in touch, please contact Customer Care or ask a moderator on Discord.
The HENI Vault is a storage service which gives flexibility to collectors who don't have immediate space to store their artworks. Our fine art warehouse features a secure, climate-controlled environment in the UK. With its customs-bonded status, the HENI Vault not only ensures the safekeeping of your artworks but also allows the deferral of delivery and customs duties until you decide to withdraw your artworks.
Here's how it works:
You can choose to store your artworks in the HENI Vault during the checkout. You will be asked to complete some security questions which we may ask for in the future. Confirmation of your Vault subscription will be sent by email, along with details on how to withdraw your artwork in the future.
Please note that although VAT is not charged at the time of purchase, when withdrawing an artwork from the Vault, you will be charged VAT on the initial purchase price if you are then shipping that artwork to the UK. If you are shipping your artwork from the Vault to outside of the UK, you will be contacted by your local customs or shipping company regarding paying VAT and any applicable duties.
The Civilisation editions are priced in US Dollars and can be purchased using credit and debit cards. Please ensure when submitting your payment details that you enter the correct billing post/zip code information for the payment card you are using.
HENI aims to dispatch all the editions within three months of the close of the purchase window. Please note that the exact timing is subject to demand, production capacities and potential shipping delays. As soon as your order is ready for dispatch you will receive an email confirmation with the tracking information.
HENI has partnered with various trusted shipping couriers for the delivery of our editions. As such, we are unable to facilitate in-person collection or organise independent shipping.
The Civilisation editions are shipped from the UK and can be shipped internationally. The prices indicated are exclusive of VAT, delivery charges, insurance or any customs or import duties or local taxes that may be payable. For orders shipping to the UK, Standard Rate VAT will be applied and collected at the time of payment,
If your shipping address is outside the UK, you will be responsible for any customs or import duties and local taxes that may be payable. Where such duties or taxes are payable in respect of any works ordered, HENI does not collect and pay them on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any amounts due directly to the applicable customs authority. HENI is not able to offer any guidance on customs or import duties or local taxes, and we recommend that you contact your local customs office for details.
Should the need arise to change your delivery address, it is possible; however, if you choose to deliver to a different country than initially requested, this could impact the total value of your original order. Please complete and submit the Change of Address Request form and one of our Customer Care advisors will be in touch to confirm.
There are certain countries that HENI cannot ship to. If you would like more information or should you encounter an error during the checkout, please contact Customer Care here.
The Civilisation editions do not come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The edition numbers for each of the works are randomly allocated and cannot be chosen.
Civilisation come ready to hang on the wall, the works are fitted with a sub-frame on the reverse, from which they can be hung.
The Civilisation editions are on display at Phillips London from Monday 5 August 2024 until Monday 2 September 2024. Admission to the gallery is free, with no appointment required.
Phillips
30 Berkeley Square
London
United Kingdom
W1J 6EX
The Civilisation editions are also on display at the HENI Gallery from 7 August 2024 until 19 August 2024. Admission to the gallery is free, with no appointment required.
HENI Gallery
6–10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB,
United Kingdom
Open Monday to Friday, from 10am–6pm.