Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
No Posts, No Bills (24 x 36 Paper)
Summary
A 2021 silkscreen on archival paper at 24 x 36 inches, editioned at 70 with 7 APs. The title riffs on the ubiquitous 'Post No Bills' signage of urban walls, flipping street-poster culture into gallery-ready pop and grounding the work in Mr Brainwash's origins amid graffiti and flyposting.
Why It Matters
The subject matter directly references the street-poster world Mr Brainwash came from, making this one of his more overtly street-art-rooted editions. At 70 impressions it is among the tighter paper runs in this group, and the horizontal-leaning 24 x 36 format gives it a poster-like scale appropriate to its wall-culture theme.
Collector Perspective
Collectors drawn to the graffiti-and-flyposting lineage of the artist's story favor this piece for its thematic authenticity. The comparatively small edition of 70 supports its collectibility. A canvas version at 20 x 32 also exists, so buyers should confirm which substrate they are acquiring and inspect the paper edition's margins and surface.
Historical Context
'Post No Bills' notices are a fixture of city walls that street artists have long defied and appropriated. By turning that phrase into an edition, Mr Brainwash nods to the flyposting culture from which his own aesthetic grew, connecting the gallery print back to the sanctioned-versus-unsanctioned tension at the heart of street art.
FAQ
What does the title reference?
It plays on the 'Post No Bills' signage common on urban walls, tied to street-poster and flyposting culture.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 70 with an AP edition of 7.
Is there a canvas version?
Yes, a canvas edition at 20 x 32 inches accompanies the 24 x 36 paper print.
What is the medium?
Silkscreen on 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.