Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Don't Give Up! (Red)
Summary
Don't Give Up! is a 2020 screen print measuring 22.5 x 30 inches, issued in colorway variants including Red and Blue. The standard edition runs to 75, with a scarce AP edition of 7, delivering Mr. Brainwash's encouragement-as-slogan in a compact, collectible format.
Why It Matters
Resilience messaging defined Mr. Brainwash's 2020, and Don't Give Up! is among the most direct expressions of it. Offering the image in multiple colorways lets collectors personalize their choice while keeping each individual color run modest at 75 impressions.
Collector Perspective
This is the Red colorway. With 75 standard and only 7 APs, the artist proofs are meaningfully scarcer. Collectors should verify the pencil signature and edition number, and note the AP designation where present. The image reads strongly at its 22.5 x 30 scale in a frame.
Historical Context
Part of the 2020 wave of affirmational editions, Don't Give Up! captures the pandemic-year impulse toward public encouragement. It continues the motivational lineage that has run through Mr. Brainwash's work since his crowd-drawing debut exhibitions.
FAQ
What colorways exist?
Don't Give Up! was issued in multiple colorways including Red and Blue.
What is the edition size?
The standard edition is 75, with an AP edition of 7.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 22.5 x 30 inches (57.15 x 76.2 cm).
How rare are the artist proofs?
Only 7 APs were produced, making that tier notably scarcer than the 75-piece standard run.
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.