Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Fame Moss (Black On Grey)
Summary
Fame Moss (Black On Grey) is a two-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper from 2015, issued in an edition of 65 at 35 by 34.5 inches. Each near-square sheet is signed, numbered, and carries Mr. Brainwash's thumbprint on the verso.
Why It Matters
The restrained two-color, black-on-grey palette is a departure from MBW's usual saturated approach, producing a graphic, almost editorial portrait. Built around fashion-icon celebrity, the image trades on the currency of fame itself, a recurring MBW theme rendered here with unusual tonal discipline.
Collector Perspective
At 65 impressions this is one of the tighter editions in the group, and the muted colorway makes it a distinctive alternative to brighter variants. Collectors should confirm this is specifically the Black On Grey version, verify the near-square 35 x 34.5-inch format, and check pencil numbering and the verso thumbprint.
Historical Context
Celebrity portraiture drawn from fashion and pop culture is a through-line of Mr. Brainwash's work, echoing the Warholian fixation on fame as subject. The 2015 Fame Moss editions extend that lineage while experimenting with a stripped-down, monochromatic register.
FAQ
What makes this variant distinct?
This is the Black On Grey colorway, a restrained two-color treatment rather than a saturated multi-color build.
How small is the edition?
Fame Moss (Black On Grey) was released in an edition of 65.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 35 by 34.5 inches, a near-square format.
How is authenticity marked?
Each print is signed and numbered with a thumbprint on the back.
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.