Surprised so many NFTs! $2000 buy in was not cheap and explicitly stated “no utility” so truly only buying the digital art.

But not surprisingly (in hindsight) the overall editions are low, especially the squares.

Whilst some may see this as “good” for those that purchased (“small edition” = $$$ will be the argument and maybe so)… I think it is actually more telling of peoples changing attitudes towards the Heni drops… people wising up to the marketing hype around their releases and the quick release schedules aimed at maximising revenues (won’t be long until the next!). I think people were also put off the lack of direct artist involvement (bar the signature) and the debatable quality of the digital prints on canvas. The price will have also put off many.

Just a general observation from me. I’ve enjoyed the spin generator and seen some great examples but it was a pass for me ultimately. Always pleased for those that got one, who love it and will get it up on the wall.

Interesting to see the big difference between the XL square and XL circle. (Which are the two most heavyweight artworks here.)

If I’d gone for it I would have purchased the XL circle which is now a 1 of 1.5k.

Hope everyone enjoys their pieces though - not as many in some formats as I’d expected!

Interesting numbers announced.

I don’t feel like I missed out as I was like many who was 50/50 and decided at the end I would rather have something else.

Don’t think the people who bought the X-Large will be pleased so many bought the largest version, although they will say the whole edition is low and pretend they are happy.

The biggest surprise for me is the percentage who went for squares as I thought it would be much lower.

I genuinely hope those who bought one to keep are happy with their purchase(s) and I look forward to seeing them on display. 🙌

Interesting, the XL circle was the most popular in the end. The numbers are lower than many anticipated .. good news!

Seems like everybody took the large circle thinking it would be exceptional and rare. Quiet didn’t happen 

Really surprised how many XL and how few S circles there were.

Only if you're looking to sell it.

Ok I feel I have to say this ( I own a few heni hirst pieces, but said no to these and no to the empresses as I just don’t like them which I know is only a personal preference), but is over 5000 really a small number?? The prices weren’t cheap at all. Also I hear peeps say it’s a small amount for an original hirst, but is it really an original when it’s a print? I understand the currency as although there were loads with finite differences, but at least they were painted. Honestly would love to hear others’ replies ( clearly those who bought will say they are originals for obvious reasons)

My thoughts (ofc take with a grain of salt as I purchased one): 
- 5000 isn't a small number imo, to me it seems kind of large, and expect that since it was similar to a timed edition most of the demand would have been met for now 
- That being said I don't expect a huge amount of people intending to flip went in as it's a decent chunk of change and required some extra effort / input from buyer
- Feels more 'personal' due the input from buyer, which also makes me think there will be less on the market (this being said, there is a 'big' supply, if there is demand it will find it) 
- I think most people that were on the fence and didn't buy it over thought it, and over thought their input versus the artists input 
- It's generative art, each is unique (unless you got both physical and NFT then they are the same but different - which I think there won't be many of and was possibly the smartest play here)
- An original Hirst? If you take the definition of the word then yes, "the first authentic example of an artist's piece", I don't think it matters what the medium or procedure for it is. What is accepted often changes over time, and at the beginning of such changes is often met with questions and skepticism. An original 1/1 screen print? Is that a thing? 

I'm primarily here to just buy stuff to put on my walls as I never had a home to do such and now I thankfully do. But I also understand that money is a big part of art and life and the forum and etc. I bought one because I think that I will be able to sell it for more later, with the hopes that I never need to.

My thesis was pretty much:
- he is famous
- it is his first 'generative' (arguable maybe but definitely first digitally generative?) release
- generative art has been getting more attention in recent years
- generative, digital, and muh blockchain art won't be going away 
- worst case overpriced frisbee for the dag 

Decent reply Gus, can’t argue with much of that. I must admit I played around with it and had some fun, for me I couldn’t find one that I particularly liked for myself, but after a while I kept changing my mind as to which one I liked and then went with my gut which is always on the basis of if I don’t like it enough then don’t buy it. Happy for all those who did find one they liked and ready to hang which is always a good thing.

Interesting that people who didn't buy are thinking that edition sizes are high. It's less than or on par with some of his other signed editions these days. The low price made them a great buy versus his other higher priced editions, the generative aspect adds to the historical aspect in this case though.

Seems i missed it, but where was it stated that the NFT has no utility?

In the FAQ:

Do The Beautiful Paintings NFTs offer any extra perks and utility?

The NFTs are digital artworks and, like the physical artworks, do not offer any additional utility other than being artworks in and of themselves.

customersupport.heni.com/knowledge/do-the-beautiful-paintings-nfts-offer-any-extra-perks-and-utility

Sold pretty well considering we are teetering on the next recession and people are probably hesitant to invest atm.

As for terminology, I wouldn't consider a digital print to be an original when the artist traditionally paints or makes sculptures. They are unique artworks, but certainly not originals.

Congrats to the buyers, kinda regret not getting a small tondo, but no doubt there will be another Hirst release of some kind before Xmas to jump on.