The Civilisation Watercolours
HENI is delighted to present The Civilisation Watercolours by Damien Hirst, new original watercolour works on paper that reimagine the thriving urban landscapes from his The Civilisation Paintings series.
The artworks are watercolour works on paper and are presented in white, metal frames with Optium Tru Vue acrylic. The works come in two sizes, 156.1 x 113.6 cm and 119.1 x 93.6 cm (framed). Each work is titled and hand-signed by Damien Hirst on the front.
The Civilisation Watercolours works are available by application until 17:00 GMT on 26 January 2026.
Spring Emerging Civilisation
Damien Hirst
CZ1
156.1 x 113.6 cm (framed)
Watercolour on paper
Civilisation of the Tolerant
Damien Hirst
CZ3
156.1 x 113.6 cm (framed)
Watercolour on paper
Civilisation Blooms Forever
Damien Hirst
CZ6
156.1 x 113.6 cm (framed)
Watercolour on paper
Minimal Civilisation
Damien Hirst
CZ58
119.1 x 93.6 cm (framed)
Watercolour on paper
Synergistic Civilisation
Damien Hirst
CZ59
119.1 x 93.6 cm (framed)
Watercolour on paper
Cryptic Civilisation
Damien Hirst
CZ60
119.1 x 93.6 cm (framed)
Watercolour on paper
About The Civilisation Watercolours
In The Civilisation Watercolours, Hirst explores the necessity of hope despite the complexities and challenges of contemporary civilisation, a theme first seen in his The Civilisation Paintings series. Using vibrant, optimistic colour, Hirst depicts memories or feelings of cities as bright, imagined landscapes in which flourishing plant life is set within urban environments. His scenes reveal an attempt to control the chaos of nature, observed in the planned-out pathways and curated arrangement of flora and trees. These artificial interventions in the landscapes are echoed in the grid-like structures of the buildings.
While in The Civilisation Paintings Hirst explores themes of chaos and hope with an anarchic and frenetic energy, in The Civilisation Watercolours he does so through a more meditative lens. Optimism is intertwined with transience, in part aided by Hirst’s intentional use of watercolour which lends an ethereal quality to his forms. In places, flower petals dissolve into blots or float away, leaving behind increasingly bare trees, while the tumultuous skies and shining rainbows are reminders that the world is in flux.
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.
Visit HENI Gallery
The Civilisation Watercolours works are on display at HENI Gallery until 25 January 2026. Admission to the gallery is free.
HENI Gallery
Exhibition dates: 15–25 January 2026
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 10am–6pm
Address: 6–10 Lexington Street, London W1F 0LB, United Kingdom
Civilisation Watercolours Posters
You can now buy exclusive posters for Damien Hirst's The Civilisation Watercolours collection on the HENI shop.
The posters will also be available for purchase at HENI Gallery.
Timeline
The Civilisation Watercolours original artworks are available for a limited time only. If you wish to purchase a work, please click on the Apply To Buy button below. If you have any questions, please see the FAQs below or contact customer support.
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DROP OPENS
The application window for this drop is open from 15–26 January 2026.
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ALLOCATION
The Client Liaison team will reach out to successful applicants to finalise the allocation of their artworks.
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DISTRIBUTION
HENI endeavours to dispatch all the artworks as soon as possible after allocation. The Client Liaison team will be in touch to discuss shipping logistics.
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HENI is delighted to present The Civilisation Watercolours by Damien Hirst, new original watercolour works on paper that reimagine the thriving urban landscapes from his The Civilisation Paintings series.
The artworks are watercolour works on paper and are presented in white, metal frames with Optium Tru Vue acrylic. The works come in two sizes, 156.1 x 113.6 cm and 119.1 x 93.6 cm (framed). Each work is titled and hand-signed by Damien Hirst on the front.
The Civilisation Watercolours works are available by application until 17:00 GMT on 26 January 2026. The works are on display at HENI Gallery until 25 January 2025. Admission to the gallery is free.
You can complete your application for The Civilisation Watercolours on a computer or mobile device, after which you will receive a confirmation email detailing each of the artworks you applied for. Please note that the HENI Vault is not available for the Primary release of The Civilisation Watercolours.
If you want to get in touch, please contact Customer Care or ask a moderator on Discord.
No, the HENI Vault is not available for The Civilisation Watercolours.
Because The Civilisation Watercolours 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.
The Civilisation Watercolours 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.
The Civilisation Watercolours do not come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The Civilisation Watercolours are on display at the HENI Gallery. Admission to the gallery is free, with no appointment required.
HENI Gallery
6–10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB,
United Kingdom
Open Monday to Sunday from 10am–6pm.
15–25 January 2026.
To ensure efficient delivery of our artwork, HENI ships exclusively through our trusted courier partners. Please discuss shipping and delivery with your member of our Client Liaison team. HENI endeavours to dispatch all the artworks as soon as possible after the allocation.
The Civilisation Watercolours 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.