Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Love Is The Answer (2015) (First Edition)
Summary
Love Is The Answer (2015) is a first-edition six-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper, issued in an edition of 100 at 21 by 16 inches. Based on one of Mr. Brainwash's most recognizable images, each sheet is signed, numbered, and thumbprinted on the verso.
Why It Matters
Love Is The Answer is among MBW's signature slogans, tying directly to the optimistic, love-forward messaging that defines much of his output. This first edition anchors the motif at a compact, approachable scale, making it a natural entry point for collectors drawn to the artist's hopeful iconography.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 100 and the small 21 x 16-inch format make this an accessible cornerstone piece. Because the phrase recurs across MBW's work in multiple treatments, collectors should confirm this is the 2015 first edition specifically, and verify signature, numbering, and the verso thumbprint against the stated specifications.
Historical Context
Love and hope are central pillars of Mr. Brainwash's public brand, expressed repeatedly through slogans and heart motifs. Love Is The Answer distills that ethos into a single phrase, reprised across editions as one of the artist's most durable messages.
FAQ
Is this a first edition?
Yes, this is the 2015 first edition of Love Is The Answer, based on one of the artist's most popular works.
What is the edition size?
It was issued in an edition of 100, each 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 21 by 16 inches, a compact format.
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.