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Monroe POPfolio - Collage (24 x 24 Inch)
Summary
Part of Mr Brainwash's 2022 Monroe POPfolio, the Collage variant is a 24 x 24 inch giclée print in an edition of 75 with 7 artist proofs. The straight-edged sheet layers fragmented, collaged imagery over the artist's Marilyn Monroe motif. Each is hand-signed and thumb-printed with a Certificate of Authenticity, and a larger 40 x 40 inch edition of 25 also exists.
Why It Matters
The POPfolio series formalizes Mr Brainwash's Monroe iconography into a coordinated suite, and the Collage edition foregrounds his layered, torn-paper aesthetic. As one of three companion 24-inch variants, it functions both independently and as part of a set, appealing to collectors who value thematic cohesion.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 75 plus 7 AP in the smaller format, supply is moderate. Collectors often pursue the full trio of 24-inch POPfolio variants for display symmetry. The giclée medium delivers sharp reproduction of the collage detail, while the thumbprint and COA anchor authentication. The 40 x 40 inch version, at just 25 impressions, is the scarcer and larger statement piece.
Historical Context
Marilyn Monroe is a recurring subject across Mr Brainwash's work, a deliberate nod to Warhol's foundational Pop portraits. The 2022 POPfolio extends that homage into a curated series, situating the artist within the lineage of celebrity-icon printmaking that has defined Pop art since the 1960s.
FAQ
What is the Monroe POPfolio?
A 2022 suite of Mr Brainwash Marilyn Monroe giclée prints issued in coordinated variants, of which Collage is one.
What sizes and editions were released?
24 x 24 inch in an edition of 75 plus 7 AP, and 40 x 40 inch in an edition of 25 plus 3 AP.
Is this a screenprint?
No, the POPfolio Collage is a giclée print, with straight (razor-cut) edges rather than deckled ones.
How is it authenticated?
Each print is signed and thumb-printed by the artist and includes 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.