Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
President's Day - Bandana
Summary
"President's Day - Bandana" is a 2018 screen print in an edition of 50, measuring 22 x 18 inches. Part of Mr. Brainwash's President's Day series honoring George Washington, the Bandana variant isolates one of the four poses in a compact single-image format.
Why It Matters
The Bandana treatment adds a streetwear-inflected accessory to Washington's portrait, updating the founding father with contemporary style cues. Within the series, it represents Mr. Brainwash's habit of layering modern subcultural signifiers onto historical figures, keeping the tribute playful and current.
Collector Perspective
At 50 impressions in a small 22 x 18 inch format, the Bandana variant is an accessible piece for collectors building the President's Day pose set. As with the other single-pose editions, buyers should confirm exactly which pose they are getting along with signature and numbering.
Historical Context
The bandana as a style marker carries associations from workwear to hip-hop culture, and applying it to George Washington reframes national iconography through a modern streetwear lens. This kind of anachronistic restyling is a recurring device in Mr. Brainwash's icon portraits.
FAQ
What distinguishes the Bandana variant?
It restyles George Washington with a bandana, one of the four series poses.
What is the edition size?
It was issued in an edition of 50.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 22 x 18 inches.
Is it part of a set?
Yes, it is one of the President's Day single-pose variants.
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.