Internationally-renowned artist Damien Hirst donates exclusive print to NHS Tayside

The Butterfly Rainbow print will be on display in the Tayside Children’s Hospital in Dundee.

Damien Hirst created ‘Butterfly Rainbow’ in May this year to show his support for the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. The work is made up of bands of coloured butterfly wings, one of the artist’s best known motifs.

A limited edition run of prints of the work was produced and all profit from the sales was donated to NHS Charities. The total sales of prints raised a huge £1,508,172 for the health boards.

A small number of these prints were also kept to be donated to NHS Boards and Trusts across the UK.

The 'Butterfly Rainbow' print was donated to NHS Tayside alongside other health boards across the country.

Hirst said: “I wanted to do something to support the people who are risking their lives to help those in need during this time of crisis. The Rainbow is a sign of hope and I’m so pleased to have released these prints to help fund the brilliant work being done by NHS staff across the country.”

THAT development officer Karine Neill said: “We are excited to receive the Damien Hirst artwork and have it sited in NHS Tayside. The print will be on display in the Tayside Children’s Hospital.”

A poster of Butterfly Rainbow can be downloaded from Damien Hirst's website and displayed in people's windows to show their appreciation for NHS staff and other key workers.

Ellie Orton, CEO of NHS Charities Together added: "I think it's fantastic that we can now buy a print from such an amazing artist knowing the proceeds are going to support NHS staff, volunteers and patients."