Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
It's Your Birthday (Pink)
Summary
Released in 2018 to mark what would have been Andy Warhol's 90th birthday, "It's Your Birthday (Pink)" is a single-color screen print on archival art paper, hand-finished with painted drips. Issued in an edition of 30 at 38 x 50 inches, this pink colorway is one of four variations Mr. Brainwash produced for the tribute release.
Why It Matters
The piece sits squarely in Mr. Brainwash's dialogue with Warhol, the artist whose Factory ethos and celebrity fixation shaped his own practice. As a birthday homage rather than a routine drop, it carries thematic intent, and the hand-added paint drips make each impression a distinct object rather than a purely mechanical reproduction.
Collector Perspective
At 30 impressions, the pink colorway is the tighter end of the four-variation release, appealing to collectors who prioritize scarcity within a set. The hand-finishing means condition and drip placement vary print to print, so buyers should evaluate each impression individually. The large 38 x 50 inch format makes it a statement wall piece.
Historical Context
Warhol died in 1987, and his birthday tributes have become a recurring occasion in the street and pop-art world. Mr. Brainwash, who rose to visibility through the 2010 film "Exit Through the Gift Shop," has consistently positioned himself as an heir to Warhol's imagery-recycling approach, making a 90th-birthday edition a natural extension of that lineage.
FAQ
How large is the edition?
The pink colorway was issued in an edition of 30, one of four color variations released for the tribute.
Is each print unique?
The base is a single-color screen print, but paint drips are added by hand, so drip placement varies from impression to impression.
What occasion does the print mark?
It commemorates Andy Warhol's 90th birthday, released in 2018.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 38 x 50 inches on archival art 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.