Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Bananappétit
Summary
Bananappétit (First Edition, 2024) is a 12-color screenprint on deckled-edge archival paper, released in two square formats: 22 x 22 inches in an edition of 96 plus 9 APs, and a larger 38 x 38 inches in an edition of 28 plus 5 APs. Each sheet is signed and thumb-printed.
Why It Matters
The banana motif — a knowing nod to pop-art fruit iconography — is delivered here in a punning title and a 12-color build. The two-format structure again splits collectors between an accessible 96-run and a scarcer large-format 28-run, letting buyers match scale to space and budget.
Collector Perspective
The 38 x 38 edition of 28 is the scarcer, statement-scale option; the 22-inch run of 96 is the collector-friendly entry. Both share the same imagery and authentication. Confirm format and numbering against the COA, and note that the square shape suits centered display.
Historical Context
The banana is a loaded pop-art symbol, and Mr Brainwash's Bananappétit plays on that lineage with characteristic humor. Dated 2024, it belongs to his food- and consumer-culture-themed editions.
FAQ
What sizes were released?
22 x 22 inches (edition of 96 + 9 AP) and 38 x 38 inches (edition of 28 + 5 AP).
How many colors?
It is a 12-color screenprint.
Which is rarer?
The 38 x 38 inch edition of 28 is scarcer than the 96-impression 22-inch format.
How is it authenticated?
Signed and thumb-printed by the artist with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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.