Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Love Is In The Air
Summary
Love Is In The Air is a 2015 six-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper, released as a Valentine's Day edition of 101 at 30 by 22.5 inches. Each sheet is signed, numbered, and carries Mr. Brainwash's verso thumbprint.
Why It Matters
Issued for Valentine's Day, this print channels MBW's love-and-hope messaging into a holiday release. The phrase itself carries a knowing art-world resonance, echoing Banksy's famous flower-throwing imagery, and situates the piece within the romantic, optimistic strand of the artist's iconography.
Collector Perspective
The oddly specific edition of 101 and the Valentine's timing give the print a memorable release story. Collectors should verify the six-color build, confirm the 30 x 22.5-inch sheet, and check signature, numbering, and the verso thumbprint. Holiday-themed MBW editions carry occasion-driven appeal for gift and collection purposes alike.
Historical Context
Mr. Brainwash has a recurring habit of timing releases to Valentine's Day, reinforcing his public identity around love themes. Love Is In The Air joins a lineage of the artist's romantic editions, and the phrase nods to the broader street-art vocabulary of hope and affection.
FAQ
Why was this print released?
It was issued as a special Valentine's Day edition in 2015.
What is the edition size?
Love Is In The Air was released in an edition of 101, signed and numbered.
How many colors are used?
It is a six-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 30 by 22.5 inches.
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.