Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Diamond Girl (Polaroid)
Summary
Diamond Girl (Polaroid), 2016, is a monumental one-colour screenprint on hand-torn archival paper, hand-finished with diamond dust, measuring 60 x 50 inches in an edition of just 9. Signed, numbered and thumb-printed on the verso, its combination of scale, diamond dust and a nine-count run makes it one of the artist's rarest offerings.
Why It Matters
This is a rarity on multiple axes at once: an edition of 9, a five-foot sheet, and hand-applied diamond dust that gives the surface a glittering, light-catching finish. Diamond-dust editions occupy the upper tier of Mr. Brainwash's practice, and at this scale and count, Diamond Girl is a genuinely scarce object.
Collector Perspective
With only nine impressions, secondary-market appearances are exceptionally infrequent, and the diamond-dust finish demands careful conservation, as the material is fragile and light-sensitive to handle. The 60 x 50 inch scale requires serious wall space and specialist framing. Confirm signature, number and verso thumbprint given the edition's small size.
Historical Context
Diamond dust as a print medium traces to Andy Warhol, and Mr. Brainwash's use of it deliberately invokes that pop-art lineage. Reserving the technique for tiny, large-format editions like this nine-count Diamond Girl positions it among his most deluxe and least accessible works.
FAQ
Why is this piece so rare?
It is an edition of only 9, at a monumental 60 x 50 inches, finished with fragile diamond dust.
What is diamond dust?
It is a fine glittering material hand-applied to the surface, a technique associated with Andy Warhol that catches and reflects light.
How is it authenticated?
Each impression is signed, numbered, and thumb-printed on the back by the artist.
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.