Gauntlet Gallery — Mr Brainwash Print & Edition Index
BasquiART (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
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.
Collector notes: Edition of 61 plus a separately stated artist's-proof edition of 8. The saved release record describes: signed; artist thumbprint; certificate of authenticity stated in the saved release description. Verify each feature on the physical copy.
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.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2021-12-22
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Series
- Art History & Pop Remix
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 30 x 22 inches; 15-color screenprint; archival paper; deckled edges.
- Edition details
- Edition of 61 plus a separately stated artist's-proof edition of 8.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; artist thumbprint; certificate of authenticity stated in the saved release description. 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 2021-12-22 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
- The saved release description states that a certificate accompanied this edition. 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?
Edition of 61 plus a separately stated artist's-proof edition of 8.
Which signature or authentication features are documented?
The saved release record describes: signed; artist thumbprint; certificate of authenticity stated in the saved release description. Verify each feature on the physical copy. The saved release description states that a certificate accompanied this edition. 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.
