Heirloom
HENI is delighted to release Heirloom, a tapestry by acclaimed artist and social historian Nicola Green. Heirloom marks the debut of Green's iconic fist motif in tapestry form. The piece focuses on the raised fist as an enduring global symbol of strength and solidarity. The artwork and its title refer to the value of what we pass down across generations, including our individual and collective struggles and shared spirit of “we shall overcome”.
Heirloom is a Jacquard Woven Tapestry with 24k gold thread, made in an edition of 8 (plus 2 APs). Each tapestry measures 260 x 190 cm and is numbered and hand-signed by the artist on the label.
The artworks are available exclusively by application on HENI Editions from 15 May until 26 May at 17:00 BST.
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About Heirloom
Heirloom is a timeless tribute to our individual and collective strength and the legacies we carry forward. Heirloom focuses on the raised fist motif as an enduring global symbol of solidarity, evoking the efforts of diverse global revolutionary movements that have used it, from Mandela's Amandla, to anti-fascists, to feminist groups through history.
The artwork and its title refer to the value of what we pass down across generations, including our individual and collective struggles and shared spirit of “we shall overcome”. For Green, the raised fist is an important heirloom: it embodies her interest in legacy, what we leave behind for the next generation, and her determination as an artist to document important events for the future. The raised fist has been passed down through time, as one movement opens the door for the next; it is a symbol of our individual power and how each of us can harness it, starting within our own bodies.
Nicola Green
Nicola Green is a British artist and social historian who works at the intersection of contemporary visual storytelling and traditional portraiture. She is celebrated for her unique perspective that offers profound insights into the dynamics of legacy and representation, and how visual language can spark change. Green gained global recognition for her project In Seven Days... hailed by The Metropolitan Museum of Art as “an artistic and historic masterpiece”. For her project, Encounters, she depicted religious figures such as Pope Francis, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Green co-founded and directed the Diaspora Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale and founded the Khadija Saye Arts programme at IntoUniversity. Her work can be found in public collections, including The Obama Presidential Center, The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
"As a white mother to mixed-heritage children, I have thought deeply about how my family experiences the world in ways that differ from my own. For the last twenty years I have dedicated my practice to witnessing pivotal moments and documenting them for future generations around the world. I have created work that visually explores our individual and collective stories. I believe art has a unique capacity to speak beyond words."
- Nicola Green, Artist Statement, 2025
Stars and Stripes by Nicola Green
To coincide with the release, HENI Editions also presents Stars and Stripes by Nicola Green, a series of five limited edition silkscreen prints. Stars and Stripes, which presents expressive hand gestures set against and amongst stars and sprays of colour, marks the first unveiling of this iteration of Green’s iconography.
Visit HENI Gallery
All of the artworks are on display at the HENI Gallery from 15 - 23 May. Admission to the gallery is free, with no appointment required.
HENI Gallery 6-10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB, United Kingdom
Open Monday - Sunday, from 10am - 6pm, 15 - 23 May
A selection of prints are on display in the windows at 29 - 35 Lexington Street.
Timeline
To ensure a fair and broad distribution, the limited edition artworks are being sold on an application basis for a limited time only. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to get started.
APPLICATION
The application window for this drop is open from 15 - 26 May.
ALLOCATION
HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants over the coming weeks after the application period has closed.
DELIVERY OR STORAGE
You can have your order delivered or stored with us in the HENI Vault. HENI estimates all artworks will ship within two months of the application window closing. If you use the Vault, you won't be charged until two months after the application window ends, at which point you can withdraw your order at any time. You can learn more about the Vault here.
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HENI is delighted to release Heirloom, a tapestry by acclaimed artist and social historian Nicola Green. Heirloom marks the debut of Green's iconic fist motif in tapestry form. The piece focuses on the raised fist as an enduring global symbol of strength and solidarity. The artwork and its title refer to the value of what we pass down across generations, including our individual and collective struggles and shared spirit of “we shall overcome”.
Heirloom is a Jacquard Woven Tapestry with 24k gold thread, made in an edition of 8 (plus 2 APs). Each tapestry measures 260 x 190 cm and is numbered and hand-signed by the artist on the label.
The artworks are available exclusively by application on HENI Editions from 15 May until 26 May at 17:00 BST.
You can complete your application for Heirloom on a computer or mobile device, after which you will receive a confirmation email detailing each of the artworks you applied for.
If you want to get in touch, please contact Customer Care or ask a moderator on Discord.
Because Heirloom is an application-based release, HENI tries to ensure allocations are broad and fair (rather than on a ‘first come, first served’ basis) as such each application will be reviewed individually after which a member of our Client Liaison Team will be in touch to discuss further. HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants in the coming weeks.
Heirloom is priced in US Dollars and after the allocation has taken place, successful applicants will be notified by email, and a member of the Client Liaison team will be in touch to complete the order.
We may perform KYC (‘Know Your Customer’) checks to verify your identity digitally. Your dedicated Client Liaison Team contact will explain further.
HENI has partnered with various trusted shipping couriers for delivery. Please discuss shipping and delivery with your member of our Client Liaison team.
Heirloom will be 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 to 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.
Heirloom does not come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The artwork is on display at the HENI Gallery for the duration of the drop. Admission to the gallery is free, with no appointment required.
HENI Gallery
6–10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB, United Kingdom
Opening hours: 15th May - 23rd May: Monday - Sunday, from 10am - 6pm