Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Love Above All (Timed Edition)
Summary
Love Above All (Timed Edition, 2024) is an 11-color screenprint on archival paper with deckled edges at 30 x 22 inches, released as a time-released edition with an AP edition of 14. Signed and thumb-printed, its final edition size is set by the timed-release window rather than a fixed number.
Why It Matters
The timed-edition format is notable: the run size is determined by how many collectors order within a set window, a strategy Mr Brainwash and other contemporary artists use to democratize access. That makes the final quantity demand-driven rather than pre-capped, a distinct collecting dynamic.
Collector Perspective
Timed editions can produce larger runs than fixed editions, which affects long-term scarcity — collectors should weigh that. The AP edition of 14 is fixed and scarcer than the timed main run. Confirm the thumbprint, signature, and COA. The 30 x 22 sheet frames conventionally.
Historical Context
Time-released editions emerged as a populist print-market model, letting demand set the edition size within a window. Dated 2024, Love Above All applies that model to Mr Brainwash's love-and-hope messaging.
FAQ
What is a timed edition?
The edition size is set by how many are ordered within a fixed release window, rather than a pre-determined number.
Is there an artist-proof run?
Yes — a fixed AP edition of 14 exists alongside the timed main run.
What are the dimensions?
30 x 22 inches on archival paper with deckled edges.
How is it authenticated?
Signed and thumb-printed by the artist with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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.