From Pixels to Prints: Damien Hirst’s NFT Collection Now in Physical Editions
HENI has unveiled physical prints for Damien Hirst’s Great Expectations, a follow-up to the artist’s release of 10,000 NFTs in 2021.
Owners of the Great Expectations NFT now have the opportunity to acquire a print of the featured artwork on their NFT. Damien Hirst’s Great Expectations NFT set, a cornerstone of The Currency NFT collection, unveils 10,000 remarkable artworks
These prints, available on HENI Editions, can be purchased between November 9, 2023, and January 18, 2024, until 17:00 GMT. A single NFT can be used for the corresponding physical print purchase, with the NFT being burned in the process, ensuring the uniqueness of each edition.
The prints, measuring 80 x 80 cm, are Diasec-mounted Giclée prints on an aluminium composite panel. Priced at $2,500 (plus applicable taxes), each print bears Damien Hirst’s hand signature on the front and a numbered label.
Damien Hirst’s Great Expectations NFT set, an integral part of The Currency NFT collection, features 10,000 distinctive artworks. These pieces showcase grids of emoji-like pregnant women, meticulously crafted from spots directly extracted from The Currency artworks. The Great Expectations NFT set honours Damien Hirst’s signature visual style, which has been a hallmark of his remarkable career.
“I imagine that inside the 12 bellies are 12 gifts representing infinite possibilities. Like Pandora’s box. We are inventing the future together. The possibilities are infinite.”
— Damien Hirst
A variety of colours and distinguishing attributes, including accessories, clothing, facial features, hair, headwear, occupation, and background, individualise the avatars. Rare attributes or combinations make certain NFTs more distinctive and sought-after.
Find more details at https://heni.com/editions/great-expectations
Elena Leo is the Arts & Lifestyle Editor of Ikon London Magazine.
