Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
I'll Be There For You
Summary
A 2021 two-color screenprint at a compact 22.5 x 22.5 inches, produced in an edition of 94 with a small AP run of 8. The hand-deckled edges and Mr Brainwash's signature thumbprint authentication mark it as a hands-on studio release rather than a mass reproduction, pairing a warm, sentimental phrase with the artist's exuberant pop vocabulary.
Why It Matters
The tight edition of 94 keeps supply meaningfully limited for a print of this popularity. The two-color palette is unusually restrained for Mr Brainwash, whose work typically layers many screens, which makes this a cleaner, more graphic statement. The included COA and thumbprint give collectors two independent authentication anchors on a single sheet.
Collector Perspective
Buyers gravitate to the square format and affirmational message, which reads well in domestic settings. Condition on the hand-deckled edges is a key value driver, so inspect corners and margins closely. The AP subset of 8 is the scarcer variant and tends to draw dedicated collectors seeking the smallest possible run within the release.
Historical Context
Mr Brainwash, the working name of Thierry Guetta, rose to visibility through the 2010 film 'Exit Through the Gift Shop' and built a practice on optimistic, mash-up pop imagery. By 2021 his print releases had become collector events in their own right, with sentimental slogans like this one reflecting the feel-good register that defines much of his editioned output.
FAQ
How large is the edition?
The main edition is 94, accompanied by a separate AP edition of 8.
How is authenticity established?
Each sheet ships with a Certificate of Authenticity and is signed and thumb-printed by the artist.
What does 'hand-deckled edges' mean?
The paper edges are torn or feathered by hand rather than machine-cut, giving each sheet a slightly unique border.
How many colors are used?
It is a two-color screenprint, a restrained palette relative to most Mr Brainwash editions.
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.