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Gérald Genta: Vibration of Colour
HENI is delighted to present Vibration of Colour, a series of six limited-edition prints after works by the legendary Swiss artist and watch designer Gérald Genta. The works are made after the esoteric, dreamlike abstractions that defined his creative output from the late 1990s through the 2000s.
The editions are published by HENI in collaboration with the Estate of Gérald Genta.
The six editions are available in two sizes, 80 x 80 cm and 120 x 120 cm. The works are UV Giclée direct prints on aluminium composite panel. The smaller prints are priced at $2,000 (plus applicable taxes) each and the edition size is limited to 30. The larger prints are priced at $4,000 (plus applicable taxes) each and the edition size is limited to 15. All works are hand-numbered and labelled on the verso.
The artworks are available by application until 17:00 BST on 1 July 2026.
Gérald Genta, 2026
GG1-1B
80 x 80 cm
UV Giclée direct print on aluminium composite panel
Edition size: 30
Gérald Genta, 2026
GG1-2B
80 x 80 cm
UV Giclée direct print on aluminium composite panel
Edition size: 30
Gérald Genta, 2026
GG1-3B
80 x 80 cm
UV Giclée direct print on aluminium composite panel
Edition size: 30
Gérald Genta, 2026
GG1-4B
80 x 80 cm
UV Giclée direct print on aluminium composite panel
Edition size: 30
Gérald Genta, 2026
GG1-5B
80 x 80 cm
UV Giclée direct print on aluminium composite panel
Edition size: 30
Gérald Genta, 2026
GG1-6B
80 x 80 cm
UV Giclée direct print on aluminium composite panel
Edition size: 30
About Vibration of Colour
Vibration of Colour is a series of six limited-edition prints after works by the legendary Swiss artist and watch designer Gérald Genta. The works are made after the esoteric, dreamlike abstractions of refractive colour that defined his creative output from the late 1990s through the 2000s.
Widely celebrated as the ‘Picasso of Timepieces’, Genta created more than 100,000 watch designs in his lifetime, most famously the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus. Though most famous for his watches, painting was always at the heart of Genta’s career. As Genta himself remarked, “It is painting that led me to design watches.”
In the last two decades of his career, the consistent thread through Genta’s paintings is a distinct fascination with colour as a vehicle for expression. The abstract works of Vibration of Colour masterfully orchestrate colour and contour to create vibrant, oscillating fields. At times the compositions appear to suggest recognisable scenes, but these become quickly abstracted as Genta twists and interlocks vivid colour fields. Writer, critic and art historian James Cahill describes this effect as like “looking at a real-world scene through a layer of broken coloured glass”.
About Gérald Genta
Though most famous for his work as a watch designer, Gérald Genta was always first and foremost an artist. Born in Switzerland in 1931, Genta developed an early passion for drawing. He never received formal training and throughout his life created his art instinctually. Genta’s interest in drawing led him to become a designer, with his designs taking the form of paintings. He consistently worked from the perspective of an artist, approaching watches not as objects but as motifs for creative exploration.
In the 1950s, Genta started painting the world around him through landscapes, still lifes and portraits. He found inspiration in a range of sources such as the Mediterranean Sea, classical architecture and car design. In the 1990s, Genta began refracting these sources, with his works becoming increasingly more abstract and his focus narrowing in on colour and contour.
Visit HENI Gallery
The editions are on display alongside a selection of the original artworks at HENI Gallery from 23 June until 1 July 2026. Admission to the gallery is free.
HENI Gallery
Exhibition dates: 23 June–1 July 2026
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm
Address: 6–10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB,
United Kingdom
HENI Primary: Original artworks
A collection of original paintings by Gérald Genta is available on HENI Primary. The works span his decades-long practice, ranging from the intimate landscapes and still lifes he began in the 1950s to the esoteric, dreamlike abstractions from the late 1990s and 2000s.
The artworks are available by application until 17:00 BST on 1 July 2026.
Gérald Genta book
Gérald Genta by HENI Publishing is a substantial monograph that explores, for the first time, a lesser-known artistic side to the internationally acclaimed Swiss watchmaker. Aptly named the ‘Picasso of Timepieces’, Genta was also a passionate painter, a facet of his life often overshadowed by his watchmaking fame. This beautifully crafted book, created in collaboration with his estate, showcases the breadth of Genta’s artistic talents, revealing his true passion and creativity.
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 to Buy’ button to get started.
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APPLICATION
The application window for this drop is open from 22 June until 1 July 2026.
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ALLOCATION
HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants over the coming weeks after the application period has closed.
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DELIVERY
HENI estimates all artworks will ship within four months of the application window closing. 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.
FAQ
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HENI is delighted to present Vibration of Colour, a series of six limited-edition prints by the legendary Swiss artist and watch designer Gérald Genta. The works are made after the esoteric, dreamlike abstractions that defined his creative output from the late 1990s through the 2000s.
The six editions are available in two sizes, 80 x 80 cm and 120 x 120 cm. The works are UV Giclée direct prints on aluminium composite panel. The smaller prints are priced at $2,000 (plus applicable taxes) and the edition size is limited to 30. The larger prints are priced at $4,000 (plus applicable taxes) and the edition size is limited to 15. All works are hand-numbered and labelled on the verso.
The artworks are available by application until 17:00 BST on 1 July 2026.
You can complete your application for Vibration of Colour on a computer or mobile device, after which you will receive a confirmation email detailing each of the editions you applied for. After the allocation period, if your application is successful, you will be sent an order confirmation once payment has been successfully taken.
If you want to get in touch, please contact Customer Care or ask a moderator on Discord.
Use the Small/Large toggle to select the edition you want to apply for, then click Add to Application
As Vibration of Colour is a limited-edition release, HENI tries to ensure that the prints are sold broadly and fairly (rather than on a ‘first come, first served’ basis). You can apply for multiple artworks from Vibration of Colour, however, HENI cannot guarantee that you will be offered the opportunity to buy every print you apply for.
During the application process it is possible to select “Partial Allocation”, and “Alternative Allocation”.
If you selected ‘Yes’ to the “Partial Allocation” option during the application process, HENI may offer you the opportunity to purchase some of the editions you applied for, but not all. Choosing “Partial Allocation” may increase your chances of being successfully allocated.
If you selected ‘No’ to the “Partial Allocation” option during the application process, HENI will only satisfy your application if we are able to fulfil your entire application.
If you selected the “Alternative Allocation” option during the application process, it means that you are willing to receive an alternative artwork of the same size category and price if your original selection isn't available. Choosing “Alternative Allocation” may increase your chances of being successfully allocated.
HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants in the coming weeks after the application period has closed.
Vibration of Colour is priced in US Dollars and can be purchased using credit or debit card. Please ensure when submitting your payment details that you enter the correct billing post/zip code information for the payment card you are using.
When applying for Vibration of Colour you will be asked to provide details of a credit or debit card. HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants in the coming weeks after the application period has closed. Only after you have been notified of your successful application will HENI arrange to take payment. HENI will automatically attempt to take payment using the payment method supplied at the time of the application. If this payment method fails, you will be notified by email with a custom payment link that you can use to complete payment. You have 48 hours from the time of the email to complete your payment, otherwise your allocation will be revoked.
Vibration of Colour does not come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The edition numbers for each of the works are randomly allocated and cannot be chosen.
Vibration of Colour 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: Monday - Friday, from 10am - 6pm.
HENI aims to dispatch all the artworks within 3 months of the close of the application window. Please note that the exact timing is subject to demand, production capacities and potential shipping delays. As soon as your order is ready to dispatch, you will receive an email confirmation with the tracking information.
To ensure efficient delivery of our editions HENI ships exclusively through our trusted courier partners. Therefore, we are unable to facilitate in-person collection or organise independent shipping.
Vibration of Colour 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 of 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.
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 contact Customer Care here.
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.