Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Love Is In The Air (2019) (First Edition)
Summary
Love Is In The Air (2019) (First Edition) is a signed and numbered screen print by Mr. Brainwash, measuring 30 x 22.5 inches (76.2 x 57.1 cm) in an edition of 50. The title references one of street art's most enduring images, the flower-throwing protester, reworked here through Brainwash's own graphic vocabulary.
Why It Matters
Love Is In The Air is among the most recognizable motifs in contemporary street art, symbolizing peaceful protest and the substitution of a bouquet for a weapon. Brainwash's engagement with the image connects his practice to that broader visual conversation while delivering a hand-signed, numbered edition.
Collector Perspective
The piece is signed and numbered, providing clear authorship, and the edition of 50 defines its scarcity. At 30 x 22.5 inches it sits in an accessible mid-size format. The recognizability of the flower-thrower motif gives the print immediate visual appeal and conversation value in display.
Historical Context
The flower-throwing figure has become an emblem of hope and non-violence within street-art iconography. Brainwash's 2019 First Edition places his interpretation within that lineage, reflecting his consistent embrace of widely resonant, optimistic imagery across his editioned work.
FAQ
Is the print signed?
Yes, it is signed and numbered by the artist.
What is the edition size?
It is an edition of 50.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 30 x 22.5 inches, or 76.2 x 57.1 cm.
What does the imagery represent?
The Love Is In The Air motif is associated with peaceful protest, symbolizing hope and the offering of flowers in place of conflict.
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.