Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Hollywood
Summary
Hollywood, 2016, is a screenprint on paper measuring 22.5 x 30 inches in an edition of 125. A concise, entertainment-industry-themed image from Mr. Brainwash's LA-rooted practice, it was issued at an accessible edition size in the artist's standard upright portrait format.
Why It Matters
Hollywood is core Mr. Brainwash territory: the artist is closely identified with Los Angeles, and the entertainment-industry theme sits at the centre of his cultural vocabulary. As a clean, single-subject screenprint at a mid-size edition, it functions as a representative example of his LA pop iconography.
Collector Perspective
At 125 impressions this is one of the more available 2016 releases, keeping it approachable for collectors building a Mr. Brainwash grouping. The upright 22.5 x 30 inch format is his most standard sheet size. Signed and numbered; a straightforward, well-documented entry-level acquisition within his catalogue.
Historical Context
Mr. Brainwash rose to prominence in Los Angeles and has repeatedly returned to Hollywood and entertainment imagery as subject matter. This 2016 print continues that theme, reflecting the geographic and cultural centre of gravity that defines much of his work.
FAQ
What is the theme?
It centres on Hollywood and the entertainment industry, a recurring subject in the LA-based artist's work.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 125, signed and numbered.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 22.5 x 30 inches on paper.
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.