Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Atlas
Summary
From Mr Brainwash's 2021 art-history series that reimagines classical sculpture through a Rubik's Cube lens, 'Atlas' is a ten-color screenprint at 16 x 16 inches in an edition of 50. Sold individually or within Standard and Unique portfolios, it recasts the mythological titan who bears the heavens into pixelated, puzzle-cube color blocks.
Why It Matters
This series is a coherent conceptual project, remixing canonical art history through a childhood puzzle motif, which gives each print added meaning as part of a set. The ten-color build and tight edition of 50 make individual sheets genuinely limited, and the portfolio format offers collectors a route to acquire the complete suite in one coherent group.
Collector Perspective
Buyers can pursue 'Atlas' as a standalone or as one node in the full portfolio; complete sets carry stronger collector appeal than singles. The compact 16-inch square suits grid-style hanging alongside its series-mates. The edition of 50 is smaller than many of the artist's standalone releases, reinforcing scarcity for this conceptual body of work.
Historical Context
Atlas, condemned to hold up the sky in Greek myth, has been depicted across centuries of Western art. Filtering that heritage through the Rubik's Cube, a 1970s-born icon of design and play, exemplifies Mr Brainwash's mash-up method of colliding high art history with mass-culture objects, the defining move of his practice.
FAQ
Is this part of a series?
Yes, it belongs to a 2021 set that reinterprets classical sculptures through a Rubik's Cube treatment.
Can I buy the whole set?
The prints were offered individually or as Standard and Unique Edition portfolios containing the complete series.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 50 at 16 x 16 inches.
How many colors?
Ten colors, screenprinted.
About the Artist
Mr. Brainwash is the pseudonym of Thierry Guetta, a French-born, Los Angeles-based street artist who rose to prominence through Banksy's 2010 documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. Originally a videographer who filmed street artists including Shepard Fairey and Banksy, Guetta reinvented himself as an artist, staging his ambitious 2008 debut show "Life Is Beautiful" in Los Angeles. His work draws heavily on pop-art appropriation, remixing icons such as Warhol, Einstein, Charlie Chaplin, and spray-paint splatters. He has produced album art and large-scale exhibitions across the U.S. and Europe.
Collecting Mr Brainwash at Gauntlet Gallery
What Mr. Brainwash prints should I buy first?
Start with hand-finished screenprints and stencil works from his named exhibitions, where each impression is signed, numbered, and often uniquely embellished with spray-paint or stamps. Smaller editions and show-related pieces from "Life Is Beautiful" and later gallery runs are the most recognizable entry points. At Gauntlet Gallery we prioritize pieces with clean condition and complete signing.
How is authenticity documented?
Gauntlet Gallery sells Mr. Brainwash works with documented studio provenance and the artist's own signature, numbering, and thumbprint or stamp where present. We photograph the exact piece you receive, including signature and edition details, so what you verify is what ships.
What drives value?
Value is driven by edition size, whether the piece is hand-embellished versus a flat print, subject popularity, condition, and provenance tied to a documented exhibition. Signed, low-numbered, and uniquely finished impressions command the strongest premiums.