Damien Hirst

The Dreams

HENI presents The Dreams by Damien Hirst, a striking new series that features 40 original works on canvas and 8 limited edition prints based on the paintings.

All of the artworks are on display at the HENI Gallery from 27 March 2025. Admission to the gallery is free, with no appointment required.

HENI Gallery
Exhibition dates: 27 March - 7 April 2025
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 10am – 6pm
Address: 6-10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB
Admission: Free Entry

About The Dreams

In The Dreams, delicate butterflies appear suspended in motion, juxtaposed against a background of swirling, vibrant colours that seem to explode across the canvas in bold and unpredictable patterns.

Spin painting involves applying paint to a rotating surface, with the resulting pattern determined by colour choice and machine motion. Hirst views the paint's fluid and spontaneous movement as a metaphor for life and the necessity of constant change.

Butterflies are among Hirst’s recurring trademarks, which he describes as a ‘universal trigger’ encompassing love, beauty and the ephemerality of life. Throughout his career, he has created multiple series exploring themes of religion, philosophy, and history through butterfly imagery.