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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by sixftjellybaby on Dec 22, 2022 11:30:07 GMT 1, its just arrived.....  A little off topic but how did you hang this up? Looks unframed on the well.
its just arrived..... A little off topic but how did you hang this up? Looks unframed on the well. It’s on dibond , so has a couple of brackets on the back |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by My Name is Frank on Dec 22, 2022 12:27:29 GMT 1, Call me a moron but what is FUD
Call me a moron but what is FUD
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Acme Thunderer on Dec 22, 2022 12:38:11 GMT 1, Call me a moron but what is FUD
Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt
Call me a moron but what is FUD People into NFTs/crypto like to talk in abbreviations rather than communicating in sentences. Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Wanchope on Dec 22, 2022 12:41:57 GMT 1, APPARENTLY LOOKING IT UP MEANS FEAR, UNCERTAINTY AND DOUBT. TYPING THE WORDS OUT IS JUST TOO DIFFICULT IT SEEMS
APPARENTLY LOOKING IT UP MEANS FEAR, UNCERTAINTY AND DOUBT. TYPING THE WORDS OUT IS JUST TOO DIFFICULT IT SEEMS
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Hubble Bubble on Dec 22, 2022 16:50:15 GMT 1, Mine has arrived and, I have to say, I'm happier with it than I thought I would be. My memories of it from the show weren't too strong but, as a unique signed print of 1000, I wanted to take the risk and was lucky enough to get one.
First impressions are that it is mahussive... way bigger than I'd remembered. A real wall filler. Framing will be a consideration that I'll have to ponder.
It's also vibrant, fun and good quality. The paper isn't as glossy as I remember it and the low gloss seems to somehow fit the fun of the spots. Just my opinion.
I'm pleased with my signature... it's clearly a Hirst and well positioned.
Yes, there were a few dinks in one of the edges at a particular part of the roll. They are, however, all but invisible from the front (pics below show a dink from the back and the print from the front) and I'm positive they will flatten. The dinks are disappointing but, for me, in no way affect my appreciation of the piece. I understand that others might not have been so lucky (if you can count receiving a slightly damaged print as being lucky).
So... just a short appraisal there. See for yourself in the pics below...
Mine has arrived and, I have to say, I'm happier with it than I thought I would be. My memories of it from the show weren't too strong but, as a unique signed print of 1000, I wanted to take the risk and was lucky enough to get one. First impressions are that it is mahussive... way bigger than I'd remembered. A real wall filler. Framing will be a consideration that I'll have to ponder. It's also vibrant, fun and good quality. The paper isn't as glossy as I remember it and the low gloss seems to somehow fit the fun of the spots. Just my opinion. I'm pleased with my signature... it's clearly a Hirst and well positioned. Yes, there were a few dinks in one of the edges at a particular part of the roll. They are, however, all but invisible from the front (pics below show a dink from the back and the print from the front) and I'm positive they will flatten. The dinks are disappointing but, for me, in no way affect my appreciation of the piece. I understand that others might not have been so lucky (if you can count receiving a slightly damaged print as being lucky). So... just a short appraisal there. See for yourself in the pics below... |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by kfroms on Dec 22, 2022 17:33:27 GMT 1, Although I like the look of those ( and the idea behind them ) , I just couldn't / wouldn't want to live with this on my wall. Its just too much and I fear these will not age nicely.
Anyway, please enjoy them! 
Although I like the look of those ( and the idea behind them ) , I just couldn't / wouldn't want to live with this on my wall. Its just too much and I fear these will not age nicely. Anyway, please enjoy them! |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Georgie Poppit on Dec 22, 2022 18:22:11 GMT 1, Agree, how these can be priced anywhere near the original paintings is beyond me. Lazy cash grab but that’s only my opinion which I appreciate holds no value.
Agree, how these can be priced anywhere near the original paintings is beyond me. Lazy cash grab but that’s only my opinion which I appreciate holds no value.
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Horatio Nelson on Dec 22, 2022 18:41:36 GMT 1, I love the fact that everyone has a view on these Unique Prints.
Right now it is like a glass of lemonade has just been poured and we are waiting for the fizz and froth to calm down.
Having taken delivery of mine and had a good stare at it at the framer's this morning, I think subjectively it is a great piece of art. Superficially, it's a celebration of colour and form nodding to other works in Hirst's oeuvre and it really is a statement piece. It may not work in a cramped living room in a 1 bed flat, but I can imagine it looking awesome in the right spaces - think hallways, hotel lobbies, reception rooms, or above a bed/long sofa.
Beyond that, it poses lots of interesting questions in a tongue in cheek way: is bigger always better for art? Is uniqueness better than uniformity of image in an edition/series? To what extent can you create a (valid) new work based solely on the image of an existing work? Could these become even more sought after than the original (but significantly smaller) paintings, given their size and scarcity (1,000 vs 5,149) despite the traditionally inferior medium of print vs painting? I also think the work is meant to be deliberately overwhelming in size to challenge the collector/viewer - even though the imagery is harmless if not pleasant, it's not necessarily meant to be a comfortable viewing experience, like so many of Hirst's other works.
It will be fascinating to see how these are viewed in the medium to long term.
I love the fact that everyone has a view on these Unique Prints.
Right now it is like a glass of lemonade has just been poured and we are waiting for the fizz and froth to calm down.
Having taken delivery of mine and had a good stare at it at the framer's this morning, I think subjectively it is a great piece of art. Superficially, it's a celebration of colour and form nodding to other works in Hirst's oeuvre and it really is a statement piece. It may not work in a cramped living room in a 1 bed flat, but I can imagine it looking awesome in the right spaces - think hallways, hotel lobbies, reception rooms, or above a bed/long sofa.
Beyond that, it poses lots of interesting questions in a tongue in cheek way: is bigger always better for art? Is uniqueness better than uniformity of image in an edition/series? To what extent can you create a (valid) new work based solely on the image of an existing work? Could these become even more sought after than the original (but significantly smaller) paintings, given their size and scarcity (1,000 vs 5,149) despite the traditionally inferior medium of print vs painting? I also think the work is meant to be deliberately overwhelming in size to challenge the collector/viewer - even though the imagery is harmless if not pleasant, it's not necessarily meant to be a comfortable viewing experience, like so many of Hirst's other works.
It will be fascinating to see how these are viewed in the medium to long term.
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Warm Gun on Dec 22, 2022 20:47:47 GMT 1, The word count has gone!
Hurrah.
Lovely print btw.
The word count has gone!
Hurrah.
Lovely print btw.
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by hupster on Dec 22, 2022 20:48:38 GMT 1, Has it? Lol
Has it? Lol
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by kashi on Dec 22, 2022 21:30:20 GMT 1, People like me don’t ready the inane drivel of others.. that’s your job Bobby boy x
People like me don’t ready the inane drivel of others.. that’s your job Bobby boy x I don't know you, but you sound just like Boris Johnson. Have you ever been PM of the UK by any chance? |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Yabadabdo on Dec 23, 2022 10:33:27 GMT 1, That sucks. What courier did they use?
That sucks. What courier did they use?
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Hubble Bubble on Dec 23, 2022 11:48:54 GMT 1, That sucks. What courier did they use?
That sucks. What courier did they use? DHL |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Wendero on Dec 23, 2022 11:52:59 GMT 1, It’s not DHL fault, Heni has made a very poor packaging for a print of $1k , this is the problem..not more.
It think 1% of the prints has been damaged.
It’s not DHL fault, Heni has made a very poor packaging for a print of $1k , this is the problem..not more.
It think 1% of the prints has been damaged.
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Hubble Bubble on Dec 23, 2022 11:58:27 GMT 1, It’s not DHL fault, Heni has made a very poor packaging for a print of $1k , this is the problem..not more. It think 1% of the prints has been damaged.
HB
It’s not DHL fault, Heni has made a very poor packaging for a print of $1k , this is the problem..not more. It think 1% of the prints has been damaged. Agreed. I wasn't suggesting DHL were to blame. HB |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by jamo on Dec 23, 2022 11:59:19 GMT 1, It’s not DHL fault, Heni has made a very poor packaging for a print of $1k , this is the problem..not more. It think 1% of the prints has been damaged.
It’s not DHL fault, Heni has made a very poor packaging for a print of $1k , this is the problem..not more. It think 1% of the prints has been damaged. Totally agree - not DHL’s fault. The tubes / lids are flimsy at best and the ‘prints’ were packed in a way that allowed them to just slide up and down in the tube. |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Acme Thunderer on Dec 23, 2022 12:07:23 GMT 1, It’s not DHL fault, Heni has made a very poor packaging for a print of $1k , this is the problem..not more. It think 1% of the prints has been damaged.
It’s not DHL fault, Heni has made a very poor packaging for a print of $1k , this is the problem..not more. It think 1% of the prints has been damaged. There are a lot more than 1% (i.e. 10) damaged. There are less people saying theirs have arrived ok than not. |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by cocos on Dec 23, 2022 12:57:49 GMT 1, My tube took a battering (and only crossed London!) but somehow the print was undamaged. Sorry for all those who have received damaged prints.
My tube took a battering (and only crossed London!) but somehow the print was undamaged. Sorry for all those who have received damaged prints. |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by state on Dec 23, 2022 13:08:31 GMT 1, Mine arrived in great condition to the US
Mine arrived in great condition to the US
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by jesustheba on Dec 23, 2022 13:38:24 GMT 1, Mine arrived in great condition to the US
Mine arrived in great condition to the US Same, mine came perfect condition although only to the UK |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by blurp on Dec 23, 2022 13:49:31 GMT 1, It's not for a fine art print. Total own goal here.
Mine arrived….with a bit of damage to the tube and print. It’s minimal, but I don’t think acceptable for a $1k print. Reached out to Heni, hoping it gets resolved.  
It's not for a fine art print. Total own goal here. Mine arrived….with a bit of damage to the tube and print. It’s minimal, but I don’t think acceptable for a $1k print. Reached out to Heni, hoping it gets resolved. |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Happy Shopper on Dec 23, 2022 16:01:46 GMT 1, Mine arrived….with a bit of damage to the tube and print. It’s minimal, but I don’t think acceptable for a $1k print. Reached out to Heni, hoping it gets resolved.
My tube has almost identical damage. (And another on this thread, just the other end).
Seems like the prints slipping so far, and damage, could have been caused by some pretty rough handling.
Mine arrived….with a bit of damage to the tube and print. It’s minimal, but I don’t think acceptable for a $1k print. Reached out to Heni, hoping it gets resolved. My tube has almost identical damage. (And another on this thread, just the other end). Seems like the prints slipping so far, and damage, could have been caused by some pretty rough handling. |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Riotcops on Dec 23, 2022 16:52:32 GMT 1, My package to US looks similar to the previous. Print is banged in on the edges, not the worst but not acceptable.
Not saying it's the couriers "fault" but really these would have to be thrown around and stepped on with very little care to be as damaged as they are.
My package to US looks similar to the previous. Print is banged in on the edges, not the worst but not acceptable.
Not saying it's the couriers "fault" but really these would have to be thrown around and stepped on with very little care to be as damaged as they are.
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Charlie Bronson on Dec 23, 2022 17:04:35 GMT 1, Mine arrived….with a bit of damage to the tube and print. It’s minimal, but I don’t think acceptable for a $1k print. Reached out to Heni, hoping it gets resolved. My tube has almost identical damage. (And another on this thread, just the other end). Seems like the prints slipping so far, and damage, could have been caused by some pretty rough handling.
Mine arrived….with a bit of damage to the tube and print. It’s minimal, but I don’t think acceptable for a $1k print. Reached out to Heni, hoping it gets resolved. My tube has almost identical damage. (And another on this thread, just the other end). Seems like the prints slipping so far, and damage, could have been caused by some pretty rough handling. Yeah, quite surprised at the packaging considering the paid price/value. Over the years, Heni has been issue free in terms of arriving safely with about a dozen purchases. Unwrapped the print and found a bunch of creases. Not trying to be picky; they’re light, but it’s a $1k print, not a poster🤷🏻♂️. How did your print turn out; just the tube damaged or print as well? |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by biggieg on Dec 23, 2022 17:06:08 GMT 1, What a mess! Packaging looks super flimsy. Good luck with Heni, hope they resolve it quickly
What a mess! Packaging looks super flimsy. Good luck with Heni, hope they resolve it quickly
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Pawel on Dec 23, 2022 17:29:44 GMT 1,
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Happy Shopper on Dec 23, 2022 17:54:12 GMT 1, My tube has almost identical damage. (And another on this thread, just the other end). Seems like the prints slipping so far, and damage, could have been caused by some pretty rough handling. Yeah, quite surprised at the packaging considering the paid price/value. Over the years, Heni has been issue free in terms of arriving safely with about a dozen purchases. Unwrapped the print and found a bunch of creases. Not trying to be picky; they’re light, but it’s a $1k print, not a poster🤷🏻♂️. How did your print turn out; just the tube damaged or print as well?
Similar damage to yours. Top edge has slight crushing… would look fine framed, but not really good enough for $1k.
My tube has almost identical damage. (And another on this thread, just the other end). Seems like the prints slipping so far, and damage, could have been caused by some pretty rough handling. Yeah, quite surprised at the packaging considering the paid price/value. Over the years, Heni has been issue free in terms of arriving safely with about a dozen purchases. Unwrapped the print and found a bunch of creases. Not trying to be picky; they’re light, but it’s a $1k print, not a poster🤷🏻♂️. How did your print turn out; just the tube damaged or print as well? Similar damage to yours. Top edge has slight crushing… would look fine framed, but not really good enough for $1k. |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Happy Shopper on Dec 23, 2022 17:57:37 GMT 1, My package to US looks similar to the previous. Print is banged in on the edges, not the worst but not acceptable. Not saying it's the couriers "fault" but really these would have to be thrown around and stepped on with very little care to be as damaged as they are.
It’s odd that they’ve all had similar damage to the tube… like a machine or conveyor has dropped or hit each one identically.
My package to US looks similar to the previous. Print is banged in on the edges, not the worst but not acceptable. Not saying it's the couriers "fault" but really these would have to be thrown around and stepped on with very little care to be as damaged as they are. It’s odd that they’ve all had similar damage to the tube… like a machine or conveyor has dropped or hit each one identically. |
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Damien Hirst • The Currency Unique Prints, by Classics of Design on Dec 23, 2022 18:15:21 GMT 1, My package to US looks similar to the previous. Print is banged in on the edges, not the worst but not acceptable. Not saying it's the couriers "fault" but really these would have to be thrown around and stepped on with very little care to be as damaged as they are. It’s odd that they’ve all had similar damage to the tube… like a machine or conveyor has dropped or hit each one identically.
It’s embarrassing for any gallery who can’t put a grands worth of print in a ‘bomb proof’ tube correctly to stop any chance of this happening. Very poor indeed!
My package to US looks similar to the previous. Print is banged in on the edges, not the worst but not acceptable. Not saying it's the couriers "fault" but really these would have to be thrown around and stepped on with very little care to be as damaged as they are. It’s odd that they’ve all had similar damage to the tube… like a machine or conveyor has dropped or hit each one identically. It’s embarrassing for any gallery who can’t put a grands worth of print in a ‘bomb proof’ tube correctly to stop any chance of this happening. Very poor indeed! |
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