Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
My Heart Is Yours (Silver)
Summary
My Heart Is Yours (Silver) is a 2017 two-color screen print on hand-torn archival paper, editioned to 91 in honor of Marilyn Monroe's 91st birthday that month. Measuring 37 x 37 inches, it features one of Monroe's iconic images in a silver colorway, one of two color variations MBW released for the occasion.
Why It Matters
The edition size of 91 is deliberately tied to Monroe's birthday anniversary, a conceptual flourish that makes the number itself meaningful. Marilyn is the definitive pop-portrait subject via Warhol, and MBW's tribute places his work squarely in that lineage. The square 37-inch format and silver treatment give it a polished, showpiece quality.
Collector Perspective
The birthday-linked edition of 91 is a storytelling asset—rarer than round-number editions and thematically resonant. Silver pairs with a companion colorway for collectors seeking both. Confirm signature and numbering, and inspect the square sheet's edges and the two-color registration.
Historical Context
Marilyn Monroe, born 1926, is inseparable from pop-art portraiture thanks to Warhol's 1962 silkscreens. By dating the edition to her 91st birthday in 2017, Mr. Brainwash both honors the icon and signals his direct debt to the Warholian celebrity-portrait tradition he continues.
FAQ
Why is the edition exactly 91?
It marks Marilyn Monroe's 91st birthday, celebrated the month of release.
How many color variants exist?
It was released in two color variations, including this silver version.
What are the dimensions?
It is a square print, 37 x 37 inches.
How many colors are in the print?
It is a two-color screen print.
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.