Damien Hirst

Depictions

HENI is delighted to present Depictions by Damien Hirst, a collection of colourful, playful and highly detailed paintings which centre on the artist’s much-loved butterfly motif. The exhibition runs from 17 to 30 September 2026 at HENI Gallery.

In Depictions Damien Hirst continues his decades-long exploration of the butterfly motif. These newly released works feature an enlarged butterfly against a single-toned backdrop of butterfly wings which are arranged into intricate patterns. Each painting takes its title from the Latin name of the butterfly species at its centre.

Since the beginning of his career, Hirst has explored the versatility of the butterfly motif within his work, an image he describes as a “universal trigger” for themes such as love, beauty, mortality and religion. The Depictions paintings reference this history of the butterfly within Hirst’s work by combining his scientific, full-bodied presentation of the butterfly with his later practice of organising wings into kaleidoscopic patterns.

The Depictions are available for purchase exclusively through HENI Primary from 17 until 30 September 2026. Explore the artworks on HENI Primary.

Exhibition details

Damien Hirst: Depictions
Exhibition dates: 17–30 September 2026
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm
Address: 6–10 Lexington Street, London W1F 0LB
Admission: Free entry

About 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.