Gauntlet Gallery — Mr Brainwash Print & Edition Index
Hollymoon (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Hollymoon (First Edition) is a 2019 screen print by Mr. Brainwash measuring 42 x 33.5 inches in an edition of 50. Marking the 50th anniversary of the 1969 moon landing, it depicts an Apollo 11 scene, with this First Edition tied to a diamond-dust treatment that adds reflective sparkle to the surface.
Collector notes: Legacy catalog fields: Diamond Dust; stated size 50. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint on the reverse. Verify each feature on the physical copy.
Why It Matters
Diamond dust, famously used by Warhol, lends the surface a shimmering, luxe quality that pairs fittingly with the celestial subject. Commemorating a landmark anniversary of one of history's defining moments gives Hollymoon a specific cultural resonance beyond pure decoration.
Collector Perspective
The diamond-dust finish sets this First Edition apart visually, catching light in a way flat prints cannot. At 42 x 33.5 inches it is a substantial sheet, and the edition of 50 defines its scarcity. Collectors drawn to space history or to Warholian surface techniques find a distinctive object here.
Historical Context
The Apollo 11 landing on July 20, 1969, remains a defining moment of the twentieth century, and 2019 marked its 50th anniversary, the occasion for this release. The diamond-dust technique carries a direct lineage to Warhol, situating the work within a recognizable Pop-art surface tradition.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2019-07-19
- 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 42 x 33.5 inches; eight-color screenprint; diamond dust; archival art paper; hand-torn edges.
- Edition details
- Legacy catalog fields: Diamond Dust; stated size 50.
- 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 2019-07-19 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.
Known conflicts or unresolved points:
- Legacy title identifies the standard/first edition while the Edition field said Diamond Dust; the saved description lists standard, AP, and diamond-dust variants.
FAQ
What is the documented edition structure?
Legacy catalog fields: Diamond Dust; stated size 50.
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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