Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
BasquiART (First Edition)
Summary
BasquiART is a 2021 fifteen-color screenprint by Mr Brainwash, issued in an edition of 61 with 8 artist proofs. Printed at 30 x 22 inches on deckled-edge archival paper, it is hand-signed and thumb-printed with a Certificate of Authenticity. The title and imagery pay homage to Jean-Michel Basquiat, filtered through Mr Brainwash's Pop-collage sensibility.
Why It Matters
BasquiART is a direct tribute to one of the most revered figures in contemporary art, and the ambitious fifteen-color separation gives it real graphic complexity. The relatively tight edition of 61 makes it one of the artist's scarcer larger-format screenprints, and the Basquiat homage broadens its appeal beyond Mr Brainwash's core following.
Collector Perspective
With 61 impressions plus 8 AP, supply is genuinely limited for a piece of this scale. The fifteen-color build rewards close viewing, and the Basquiat reference gives it crossover appeal among collectors of street- and graffiti-lineage art. Deckled archival edges call for float-mounted conservation framing; the thumbprint anchors authentication.
Historical Context
Jean-Michel Basquiat rose from New York street art to global acclaim before his death in 1988, and remains a touchstone for artists working at the intersection of graffiti and fine art. BasquiART situates Mr Brainwash within that lineage, offering explicit homage while reflecting his own appropriative, tribute-driven method.
FAQ
Who does BasquiART reference?
It is an homage to Jean-Michel Basquiat, the influential street-to-gallery artist of the 1980s.
How limited is the edition?
61 impressions plus 8 artist proofs, making it one of the scarcer larger-format Mr Brainwash screenprints.
What is the color complexity?
It is a fifteen-color screenprint at 30 x 22 inches on deckled archival paper.
How is it authenticated?
It is 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.