Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Majestic Ali (Red)
Summary
Majestic Ali (Red) is a 2017 one-color screen print hand-finished with paint on hand-torn archival paper, editioned to 25. Measuring 35.5 x 48.5 inches, it presents Muhammad Ali in a red-keyed variant within Mr. Brainwash's Ali suite, the single printed layer completed by hand so each impression carries individual painterly detail.
Why It Matters
An edition of 25 puts Majestic Ali among the scarcer titles in the series. The bold red colorway offers high-impact contrast, and the hand-finishing guarantees each sheet is one of a kind. It sits alongside the green, pink, and silver variants as part of a color family collectors may pursue as a set.
Collector Perspective
The red variant is visually assertive and can anchor a display. With 25 impressions, availability is limited and condition matters. Inspect the hand-applied paint and the large sheet's torn edges, and confirm signature, numbering, and the reverse thumbprint before committing.
Historical Context
Released within the 2017 Ali program marking the boxer's 2016 death, Majestic Ali is one of several same-format variants distinguished by color. The suite exemplifies Mr. Brainwash's approach of issuing multiple colorways to broaden collector engagement with a single iconic image.
FAQ
How rare is Majestic Ali (Red)?
It is limited to 25 impressions.
What distinguishes the red version?
The bold red colorway sets it apart from the green, pink, and silver Ali variants.
Is each print unique?
Yes, it is hand-finished with paint over a one-color screen print.
How is authenticity indicated?
Through the signature, numbering, and reverse thumbprint.
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.