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Old Glory
Summary
Old Glory is a 2021 giclée print by Mr Brainwash at 26 x 32 inches, issued in an edition of 80 with 8 artist proofs on archival paper. Each is signed and thumb-printed with a Certificate of Authenticity. The title references the American flag, filtered through the artist's layered, collage-driven Pop treatment of national iconography.
Why It Matters
Old Glory engages one of the most loaded symbols in American visual culture, the flag, a subject with a deep lineage in Pop and contemporary art. Rendered as a large 26 x 32 inch giclée, it gives collectors a substantial, patriotically themed work that connects Mr Brainwash to a rich art-historical conversation around national imagery.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 80 plus 8 AP offers moderate scarcity, and the giclée medium renders the layered flag imagery with fine detail. The large horizontal format makes it a display-forward centerpiece. The American-flag theme carries broad, occasion-driven appeal. Archival paper and the thumbprint plus COA ensure both longevity and authentication.
Historical Context
The American flag has been a defining subject in American art since Jasper Johns's 1950s Flag paintings, later echoed across Pop and street practice. Old Glory situates Mr Brainwash within that enduring dialogue, applying his appropriative, layered approach to one of the nation's most recognizable and contested symbols.
FAQ
What is the subject of Old Glory?
It references the American flag, treated through Mr Brainwash's layered Pop-collage style.
What is the medium and size?
A giclée print at 26 x 32 inches on archival paper.
What is the edition size?
80 impressions plus 8 artist proofs.
How is it authenticated?
It is signed and thumb-printed by the artist with 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.