Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Pop Smash (Pink)
Summary
Pop Smash (Pink) is a 2025 screenprint measuring 25 x 25 inches on deckled-edge paper, issued in a tight edition of 30 plus 3 artist proofs. Built from 12 colors and released across 6 color variations, the pink colorway is one strand of a small, varied series. Each sheet is signed and thumb-printed.
Why It Matters
At just 30 impressions per variation, Pop Smash is among the scarcer entries in this group. The six-variation structure means the total footprint is spread thin across colorways, so any single hue — pink included — is genuinely limited. The 12-color build supports Mr Brainwash's bold, comic-book pop energy.
Collector Perspective
Variation series reward collectors who chase a preferred colorway or attempt a full set. With only 30 of the pink, availability is constrained. The AP tier of 3 is very small. Confirm the specific colorway matches the certificate, since the variations are otherwise identically formatted.
Historical Context
Mr Brainwash frequently issues works in multiple color variations, a strategy inherited from Warhol-era pop seriality. Pop Smash continues his consumer-culture visual vocabulary — explosive comic 'smash' iconography rendered in saturated screen colors — dated to his 2025 print releases.
FAQ
How many pink impressions exist?
The edition is 30 plus 3 artist proofs; the six variations mean each colorway is separately limited.
What are the six variations?
The release spans six color variations; the pink colorway is one of them, each printed in 12 colors.
Is this considered scarce?
Yes — an edition of 30 per variation is small relative to Mr Brainwash's more common editions of 75 to 100.
How is authenticity confirmed?
Each print is signed and thumb-printed by the artist and accompanied by 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.