Gauntlet Gallery — Mr Brainwash Print & Edition Index
Happy B-Day Madonna (Pink)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Happy B-Day Madonna (Pink) is a 2017 one-color screen print measuring 22.5 x 22.5 inches, released by Mr. Brainwash to mark Madonna's birthday. Part of a small set of color variations built around his classic Madonna image—originally tied to her celebration album—it renders the pop star in a compact square format in a pink colorway.
Collector notes: Legacy catalog label: Pink; total quantity was not documented in the saved record. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint on the reverse. Verify each feature on the physical copy.
Why It Matters
Occasion-driven releases like this birthday set connect MBW's practice to real-time celebrity culture, echoing the commemorative spirit of Warhol's celebrity portraits. The Madonna image is a recurring motif in his catalog, and this dated, event-specific edition gives the piece a clear narrative hook for collectors of music and pop-culture works.
Collector Perspective
The square 22.5-inch sheet frames easily and suits collectors focused on music iconography. As one of a set of colorways, the pink variant can be sought individually or paired with its siblings. Confirm signature and numbering; the small format and celebratory theme make it an approachable MBW entry point.
Historical Context
Mr. Brainwash's Madonna imagery ties back to work associated with the singer's celebration album era, and 2017 saw this birthday tribute set released. The commemorative model—marking a celebrity milestone with a limited print—reflects the pop-art tradition of celebrity worship that runs from Warhol through MBW.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Hand-finished editioned print
- Release date
- 2017-08-17
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Series
- Music, Film & Portrait Icons
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 22.5 x 22.5 inches; one-color screenprint; hand-finished; archival art paper; hand-torn edges.
- Edition details
- Legacy catalog label: Pink; total quantity was not documented in the saved record.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint on the reverse. Verify each feature on the physical copy.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: The studio dates Mr Brainwash's first Life Is Beautiful solo exhibition to 18 June 2008; this page treats that as career context, not proof that the present edition appeared in that exhibition.
Meaning / interpretation: The studio describes the practice as combining street-art energy, pop-culture imagery and positive messaging. Subject-specific intent or endorsement is not assumed unless a release or collaboration source states it. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2017-08-17 and attributes the edition to Mr Brainwash (Self Released).
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- No certificate is stated in the saved release description. For an individual copy, compare the support, dimensions, edition number, signature, thumbprint and any studio or gallery paperwork. The studio says it cannot guarantee works bought from external vendors.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the legacy record to Mr Brainwash (Self Released). That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence and condition photographs.
Related Artists and Exhibitions
- Life Is Beautiful — first solo exhibition — CBS Columbia Square, Hollywood · 18 June 2008 · Artist-career context; the source does not establish that this later edition was exhibited
Videos
- Official video archive — ARTE and Los Angeles Times features — Mr Brainwash studio · Artist process and exhibition context; not release-specific
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; official studio policy and career context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Starting record for title, date, edition, dimensions, medium, release price and release description. Public access was unavailable during this audit, so primary confirmation remains pending.
- Studio FAQ — certificates and web orders — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist policy · Accessed 2026-07-12 · The studio says it issues COAs only for works after January 2021 and will not backdate earlier works.
- Collector authentication disclaimer — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist policy · Accessed 2026-07-12 · The studio does not guarantee externally purchased works and directs collectors to the relevant reseller or gallery.
- About Mr Brainwash — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Studio biography and artist-level context; it is not an individual-edition record.
- Life Is Beautiful — first solo exhibition — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist archive · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Studio history of the 18 June 2008 debut exhibition, which included prints among several media.
FAQ
What is the documented edition structure?
Legacy catalog label: Pink; total quantity was not documented in the saved record.
Which signature or authentication features are documented?
The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint on the reverse. Verify each feature on the physical copy. No certificate is stated in the saved release description. For an individual copy, compare the support, dimensions, edition number, signature, thumbprint and any studio or gallery paperwork. The studio says it cannot guarantee works bought from external vendors.
Is original packaging documented?
Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
How certain are the release details?
The date, edition, dimensions, medium and original-release description come from a saved secondary catalog record. Official studio sources on this page support artist-level context and current authentication policy, but not every release-level field.
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