Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
M=bw² - Splash
Summary
M=bw² - Splash (2024) is an 11-color screenprint on deckled-edge archival paper, offered at 30 x 22 inches in an edition of 79 plus 10 APs and 48 x 36 inches in an edition of 18 plus 5 APs. Signed and thumb-printed, it applies the artist's MBW-formula branding to a dynamic splash composition.
Why It Matters
As the splash counterpart to M=bw² - Collage, this print carries the same self-referential 'M=bw²' wordplay while delivering gestural, action-driven imagery across 11 colors. The large-format edition of 18 is genuinely scarce and reads as a bold, wall-anchoring work.
Collector Perspective
Collectors can pair the Collage and Splash 'M=bw²' variants as a conceptual set. The 48 x 36 edition of 18 plus 5 APs is the scarce format; the 30 x 22 run of 79 is accessible. Confirm size, numbering, thumbprint, and COA before purchase.
Historical Context
The MBW-formula branding and splash motif both recur in Mr Brainwash's 2024 output, tying his street-action energy to his personal marque. This print sits alongside its Collage sibling in that release series.
FAQ
How does this relate to M=bw² - Collage?
It is the splash-motif counterpart sharing the same self-referential MBW-formula branding.
What sizes were released?
30 x 22 inches (edition of 79 + 10 AP) and 48 x 36 inches (edition of 18 + 5 AP).
How many colors?
It is an 11-color screenprint on deckled-edge archival paper.
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.