Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Nepal (Untitled) (First Edition)
Summary
Nepal (Untitled) is a first-edition seventeen-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper from 2015, issued in an edition of 100 at 41.5 by 36 inches. Each large sheet is signed, numbered, and carries the artist's verso thumbprint, with proceeds directed toward Nepal earthquake relief.
Why It Matters
The seventeen-color build is one of the most complex in the group, delivering a dense, saturated image at large scale. Its charitable purpose ties the print to a specific 2015 humanitarian moment, giving the edition a documented context beyond its decorative appeal.
Collector Perspective
A large 41.5 x 36-inch format, an unusually high color count, and a benefit-release backstory combine to make this a substantial acquisition. Collectors should confirm the seventeen-color designation, verify the first-edition status and edition of 100, and check signature, numbering, and thumbprint against the sheet.
Historical Context
Mr. Brainwash has repeatedly attached print releases to relief efforts, and the 2015 Nepal editions followed the earthquake that struck the country that year. This piece sits at the ambitious end of that charitable output, both in scale and color complexity.
FAQ
What was the charitable purpose?
The release was tied to aid relief efforts in Nepal following the 2015 earthquake.
How many colors are in the print?
It is a seventeen-color screen print, among the most complex in the group.
What is the edition size?
Nepal (Untitled) was issued as a first edition of 100.
How large is the sheet?
The print measures 41.5 by 36 inches on hand-torn archival paper.
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.