Gauntlet Gallery — Mr Brainwash Print & Edition Index
Ameri-CAN Dream
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Ameri-CAN Dream (First Edition) is a 2019 screen print by Mr. Brainwash measuring 27.5 x 46.5 inches in an edition of 76, released for Independence Day. Referencing the nation's first Independence Day in 1776, the release includes 17 hand-finished LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL variants, tying the American-flag imagery to the artist's optimistic branding.
Collector notes: Legacy catalog fields: First Edition; stated size 76. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint on the reverse. Verify each feature on the physical copy.
Why It Matters
The American flag is a charged and endlessly reworked symbol, and Brainwash frames it through his upbeat wordplay, punning on CAN as both aspiration and his spray-can motif. The July 4th release date and 1776 reference anchor the piece to national mythology and the idea of the American Dream.
Collector Perspective
The wide 27.5 x 46.5 inch landscape format makes an impactful horizontal display. The edition of 76 sits alongside a smaller tier of 17 hand-finished LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL versions, so collectors choose between the standard First Edition and the scarcer embellished variant. The patriotic theme broadens American appeal.
Historical Context
American flag imagery has a long fine-art history from Jasper Johns onward, and Brainwash adds his own affirmational spin. Released for Independence Day 2019 with a nod to 1776, Ameri-CAN Dream reflects the artist's pattern of tying editions to holidays and celebratory occasions.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Hand-finished editioned print
- Release date
- 2019-07-03
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Series
- Civic & Social Themes
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 27.5 x 46.5 inches; five-color screenprint; hand-finished; archival art paper; hand-torn edges.
- Edition details
- Legacy catalog fields: First Edition; stated size 76.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint on the reverse. Verify each feature on the physical copy.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: The studio dates Mr Brainwash's first Life Is Beautiful solo exhibition to 18 June 2008; this page treats that as career context, not proof that the present edition appeared in that exhibition.
Meaning / interpretation: The studio describes the practice as combining street-art energy, pop-culture imagery and positive messaging. Subject-specific intent or endorsement is not assumed unless a release or collaboration source states it. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2019-07-03 and attributes the edition to Mr Brainwash (Self Released).
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- No certificate is stated in the saved release description. For an individual copy, compare the support, dimensions, edition number, signature, thumbprint and any studio or gallery paperwork. The studio says it cannot guarantee works bought from external vendors.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the legacy record to Mr Brainwash (Self Released). That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence and condition photographs.
Related Artists and Exhibitions
- Life Is Beautiful — first solo exhibition — CBS Columbia Square, Hollywood · 18 June 2008 · Artist-career context; the source does not establish that this later edition was exhibited
Videos
- Official video archive — ARTE and Los Angeles Times features — Mr Brainwash studio · Artist process and exhibition context; not release-specific
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; official studio policy and career context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Starting record for title, date, edition, dimensions, medium, release price and release description. Public access was unavailable during this audit, so primary confirmation remains pending.
- Studio FAQ — certificates and web orders — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist policy · Accessed 2026-07-12 · The studio says it issues COAs only for works after January 2021 and will not backdate earlier works.
- Collector authentication disclaimer — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist policy · Accessed 2026-07-12 · The studio does not guarantee externally purchased works and directs collectors to the relevant reseller or gallery.
- About Mr Brainwash — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Studio biography and artist-level context; it is not an individual-edition record.
- Life Is Beautiful — first solo exhibition — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist archive · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Studio history of the 18 June 2008 debut exhibition, which included prints among several media.
FAQ
What is the documented edition structure?
Legacy catalog fields: First Edition; stated size 76.
Which signature or authentication features are documented?
The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint on the reverse. Verify each feature on the physical copy. No certificate is stated in the saved release description. For an individual copy, compare the support, dimensions, edition number, signature, thumbprint and any studio or gallery paperwork. The studio says it cannot guarantee works bought from external vendors.
Is original packaging documented?
Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
How certain are the release details?
The date, edition, dimensions, medium and original-release description come from a saved secondary catalog record. Official studio sources on this page support artist-level context and current authentication policy, but not every release-level field.
