The Empresses
'The Empresses' (2022) marks a new iteration in Damien Hirst's exploration of the butterfly as a symbol for freedom, religion, life and death. A series of five laminated Giclée prints on aluminium composite, screen printed with glitter, each print depicts images of red and black butterfly wings, arranged into a unique kaleidoscope-like pattern.
The Virtues
In 2021, Damien Hirst introduced 'The Virtues', his second print series following the vibrant and delicate 'Cherry Blossoms' (2018-20) paintings. This new series comprises eight laminated Giclée prints on aluminum composite panels, capturing the ephemeral and colorful blooms on expansive tree branches, translating the essence of his monumental canvases.
Collages
The 'Collages' collection is rooted in Clarke's recent series of works on paper, where he delves into the intimately expressive medium of collage to capture the essence of nature. With scissors as his tool to 'draw from life,' Clarke's focus in this series is on flamboyant wildflowers in a garden and meticulously arranged blooming buds.
Cage
Gerhard Richter's series of six 'Cage' prints (2020) draws inspiration from his monumental 'Cage Paintings,' conceived in 2006. Premiering at the Gagosian Gallery in June 2021, the prints were accompanied by a recital featuring rock icon Patti Smith, who eloquently remarked, "Everybody has a song which is no song at all. It is a process of singing, and when you sing, you are where you are."