Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Hope
Summary
Released around Independence Day 2020, 'Hope' is an eight-color screenprint at 30 x 22 inches in an edition of 95, hand-torn, signed, and numbered with a thumbprint. The optimistic title and July 4th timing tie the work to themes of resilience and renewal at a difficult national moment.
Why It Matters
The eight-color build gives this vertical print substantial color depth, and its explicit Hope theme aligns with a defining pillar of Mr Brainwash's practice. The July 4th release context and edition of 95 root it in a specific moment, while the hand-torn, thumb-printed finish signals a fully hands-on studio release.
Collector Perspective
The universally resonant Hope message and topical 2020 timing give this piece both display appeal and narrative weight. The vertical 30 x 22 format works across many spaces, and edge condition on the torn paper is a value factor. The eight screens reward close inspection of registration and color layering.
Historical Context
Hope has been a recurring theme in American protest and street art, and Mr Brainwash tapped that lineage during the turbulence of 2020. Timing the release to Independence Day layered a note of national renewal onto the work, consistent with the artist's habit of pairing optimistic messaging with topical occasions.
FAQ
When was it released?
Around Independence Day, July 4th, 2020.
How many colors?
Eight colors, screenprinted.
How is it authenticated?
Each sheet is hand-torn, signed, and numbered with a thumbprint.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 95 at 30 x 22 inches.
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.