HENI releases Hidden Gardens by Damien Hirst, 300 original paintings that depict the thriving gardens first seen in his The Secret Gardens Paintings series. The paintings are available by application on HENI Primary from 17 September until 17:00 BST on 7 October 2025.
The paintings are oil on canvas and are presented in white, hand-painted wooden frames. The works come in two sizes, 62.3 x 45 cm and 45 x 32.8 cm (framed). Each painting is signed by Damien Hirst on the verso.
Rendered in a rich and diverse palette, Hidden Gardens moves closer into the lush landscapes of Hirst's The Secret Gardens Paintings works, which are populated by seemingly endless species of flowers. Hirst approaches these flowers from various perspectives, at times revealing more of the landscape by showing blue sky or larger gardens, while at other times focusing on a small selection of blooms.
The flowers, executed in quick yet recognisable detail, are overlaid to various degrees with thick and colourful splatters of paint, which Hirst characterises as “like pollen, or something that feels like an assault on the senses.” In the flourishing scenes of Hidden Gardens, the interrelation between humanity and the environment emerges as an important theme – Hirst said that he wants these works “to feel like the hope and futility we get when we try to control nature.”
Hidden Gardens are on display at HENI Gallery until 7 October 2025. Admission to the gallery is free.
You can complete your application for Hidden Gardens on a computer or mobile device, after which you will receive a confirmation email detailing each of the artworks you applied for. The Client Liaison team will reach out to successful applicants to finalise the allocation of their artworks.
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Because Hidden Gardens 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. The Client Liaison team will reach out to successful applicants to finalise the allocation of their artworks.
If you wish to apply for a specific artwork, please select ‘I have a preference’ during the application. You can submit multiple preferred artworks in case your first choice is not available. If none of your choices are available, we may offer you the opportunity to purchase a different artwork. HENI cannot guarantee that you will be offered the opportunity to buy every artwork you apply for.
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Hidden Gardens are 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.
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Hidden Gardens do not come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Hidden Gardens are on display at HENI Gallery until 7 October 2025. Admission to the gallery is free, with no appointment required.
HENI Gallery
6–10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB,
United Kingdom
Open: 17 September – 7 October, Monday to Friday 10am–6pm
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Hidden Gardens are 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.
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