Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Going To NY
Summary
Going To NY is a 2014 first-edition sixteen-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper, issued in an edition of 100 at 25 by 46 inches. Each large horizontal sheet is signed, numbered, and carries Mr. Brainwash's verso thumbprint.
Why It Matters
With sixteen colors across a wide 25 x 46-inch sheet, Going To NY is one of the more technically ambitious editions in the group. The New York subject connects to MBW's association with the city's art scene, and the panoramic format suits a work built around urban imagery and movement.
Collector Perspective
The high color count and large horizontal format make this a statement piece within the edition of 100. Collectors should verify the sixteen-color designation, confirm the 25 x 46-inch dimensions and first-edition status, and check signature, numbering, and the verso thumbprint. Wide-format prints require careful framing and handling.
Historical Context
New York has long been a locus for Mr. Brainwash's exhibitions and street work, and city-themed imagery recurs across his output. Going To NY extends that engagement with the urban environment through a densely printed, large-scale composition.
FAQ
How many colors are in the print?
Going To NY is a sixteen-color screen print, among the most complex here.
What is the edition size?
It was issued as a first edition of 100, signed and numbered.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 25 by 46 inches, a wide horizontal format.
How is it authenticated?
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.