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Damien Hirst H18 - The Kaleidoscopes
The Kaleidoscopes
The Kaleidoscope is a captivating print series by acclaimed British artist Damien Hirst, released in 2022 by HENI Editions. Drawing on one of his most iconic motifs—the butterfly—Hirst presents nine unique compositions that blend natural beauty with spiritual symbolism and striking visual geometry.
Printed as laminated giclée works on aluminium composite panels, the editions feature screen-printed glitter and holographic elements that give each piece a radiant, reflective finish. This careful layering enhances the vibrancy of the butterfly wings and brings a tactile richness to the surface.
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Inspired by his earlier Kaleidoscope Paintings first unveiled in 2001, these works showcase meticulously arranged butterfly wings in symmetrical, stained-glass-like patterns. Each print evokes a sense of harmony and transcendence, echoing the form and symbolism of religious mandalas and cathedral windows.
The series includes titles such as The Soul on Jacob’s Ladder, The Dance of the Moths, and The Valley of Death, each suggesting themes of life, death, transformation, and the eternal soul—recurring concepts in Hirst’s wider practice. Visually mesmerising, the works are both meditative and dramatic in their presentation.
These prints are derived from Hirst’s Kaleidoscope Paintings, first exhibited in 2001. The paintings and prints share the same symmetrical, stained-glass-like compositions created using real or painted butterfly wings.
As in many of Hirst’s works, butterflies in The Kaleidoscope represent life, death, resurrection, and the soul—key themes in the artist’s wider exploration of existence and impermanence.
Butterflies have been a recurring motif in Hirst’s work for decades. In The Kaleidoscope, they are presented in meticulously structured arrangements that balance chaos with control.
Each print’s title evokes emotional or spiritual depth, suggesting journeys, transformations, or metaphysical states—enhancing the meditative and symbolic quality of the imagery.
One of the most accessible and cost-effective ways to acquire artwork by Damien Hirst is through Lougher Contemporary. As a leading contemporary art gallery, we offer carefully curated works by Hirst, reflecting strong demand from our global collector base. Selected editions from his most sought-after series, including H18, are available to purchase directly from our website.
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