Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Follow Your Love
Summary
A special Valentine's Day edition from 2019, Follow Your Love is a five-color screen print on archival art paper measuring 26 x 36 inches in an edition of 100. Each impression is signed, numbered, and carries the artist's thumbprint on the verso, per his standard authentication practice.
Why It Matters
Love and hope form one of Mr. Brainwash's core thematic pillars, and this Valentine's release sits squarely in that romantic optimism. The holiday-timed drop is characteristic of how the artist maps releases to the calendar, giving collectors a sentimental, occasion-driven work rooted in his most emotionally accessible register.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 100 makes this one of the more attainable pieces in the set. The signed, numbered, thumbprinted format matches the artist's standard verification touchpoints. Its love theme and generous 26 x 36-inch scale make it a popular decorative choice, broadening its audience beyond dedicated MBW collectors.
Historical Context
Heart and love motifs run through street art and pop from Robert Indiana's LOVE to Keith Haring's radiant figures. Mr. Brainwash's Valentine releases extend that lineage of accessible, uplifting imagery, leaning on universal sentiment rather than the appropriation of a single famous icon.
FAQ
What occasion is this print tied to?
It is a special Valentine's Day edition released in 2019.
How many colors are used?
It is a five-color screen print on archival art paper.
What is the edition size?
Follow Your Love was issued in an edition of 100.
How is authenticity marked?
Each print is signed and numbered with the artist's 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.