Gauntlet Gallery — Mr Brainwash Print & Edition Index
Life Is Beautiful (Sculpture) (Red)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Life Is Beautiful (Sculpture) (Red), 2015, is a three-dimensional object rather than a print: a cast-resin sculpture measuring 5.5 x 8.75 x 0.5 inches in an edition of 200, thermal-coated in the classic Mr. Brainwash palette. Each is signed, numbered and dated by the artist, rendering his signature slogan as a physical piece.
Collector notes: Edition of 100 according to the saved release record. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint; dated. Verify each feature on the physical copy.
Why It Matters
'Life Is Beautiful' is arguably Mr. Brainwash's most recognisable phrase, and translating it into a durable cast-resin sculpture gives collectors a rare three-dimensional expression of the motto. As a shelf-scale object rather than a wall print, it offers a different collecting proposition within his catalogue.
Collector Perspective
Being a sculpture, this is displayed and conserved differently from prints, no framing required, but surface finish and the thermal coating should be inspected. The Red designation identifies a specific colourway within the release. Edition of 200, signed, numbered and dated; a compact, accessible collectible carrying his flagship slogan.
Historical Context
The 'Life Is Beautiful' slogan has anchored Mr. Brainwash's exhibitions and public identity since his 2008 debut show of the same name. Casting it as a sculpture in 2015 extended the phrase into object form, reinforcing its status as the artist's central optimistic statement.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned sculpture / object
- Release date
- 2015-12-18
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Series
- Life Is Beautiful
- Medium and materials
- Sculpture; catalog dimensions 5.5 x 8.75 x 0.5 inches; cast resin.
- Edition details
- Edition of 100 according to the saved release record.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint; dated. 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 2015-12-18 and attributes the edition to Mr Brainwash (Self Released).
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- The saved release description states that the sculpture shipped in a foam protective box; confirm that packaging copy by copy.
- 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 colorway (red) conflicts with the Edition field (Black); the physical sheet or object must resolve the variant.
FAQ
What is the documented edition structure?
Edition of 100 according to the saved release record.
Which signature or authentication features are documented?
The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint; dated. 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?
The saved release description states that the sculpture shipped in a foam protective box; confirm that packaging copy by copy.
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.
