Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
March For Love (Silver)
Summary
March For Love (Silver) is a 2017 one-color screen print hand-finished with paint on hand-torn archival paper, editioned to 44 at 32.5 x 47 inches. Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this silver variant channels his message of love and non-violence through Mr. Brainwash's hand-worked pop treatment, one of two metallic colorways.
Why It Matters
The edition of 44 makes March For Love the scarcest of the King-themed titles here, and the hand-finish guarantees individuality. The silver colorway, paired with a gold companion, lends a premium finish to a subject of genuine gravity. The 'march' framing ties directly to the civil rights protest tradition King led.
Collector Perspective
With only 44 impressions and hand-finishing, this is the most limited King tribute in the set. Metallic surfaces reward good lighting and careful framing; inspect the applied paint per sheet. Confirm signature, numbering, and the reverse thumbprint, and consider the gold variant for a matched pair.
Historical Context
The imagery of marching is inseparable from the Civil Rights Movement, evoking the mass demonstrations King helped lead. Mr. Brainwash's tribute fuses that historical resonance with his metallic, hand-embellished pop style, honoring a leader whose influence on equality endures.
FAQ
How rare is March For Love (Silver)?
The edition is 44, the smallest among the King-themed titles listed.
Who does it honor?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his civil rights legacy.
Are there other colorways?
Yes, a gold variant accompanies the silver.
Is it hand-finished?
Yes, it is a one-color screen print completed by hand with paint.
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.