Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst

Civilisation

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Civilisation


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.

 

Civilisation Rising

Damien Hirst, 2024

H17-1

143 x 112 cm (framed)

Giclée print on Cotton Smooth Rag

Civilisation Falling

Damien Hirst, 2024

H17-2

143 x 112 cm (framed)

Giclée print on Cotton Smooth Rag

Civilisation Explained

Damien Hirst, 2024

H17-3

143 x 112 cm (framed)

Giclée print on Cotton Smooth Rag

Civilisation Exploding

Damien Hirst, 2024

H17-4

143 x 112 cm (framed)

Giclée print on Cotton Smooth Rag

Damien Hirst

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.

About Civilisation

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.

Four framing options

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.

Visit HENI Gallery

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

On view at Phillips London

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

Timeline

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.

Drop Opens

The purchase window for this drop is open from 7 August until 17:00 BST on 19 August.

Production

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.

SHIPPING

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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