Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
President's Day - Hero
Summary
"President's Day - Hero" 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, this variant isolates the Hero pose from the four-pose design in a compact single-image format.
Why It Matters
The Hero variant distills the President's Day concept to a single treatment of Washington, offering a focused counterpart to the full four-pose composition. Its smaller scale and single-pose framing make it part of a modular series where collectors can pursue individual poses or the complete set.
Collector Perspective
At 50 impressions in a compact 22 x 18 inch format, the Hero variant is an accessible way into the President's Day series. Collectors assembling the full pose set will want this alongside the Punk, Bandana, and Chaplin variants. Confirm signature and numbering, and note which specific pose you are acquiring.
Historical Context
George Washington's founding-father iconography anchors the entire President's Day series. By splitting the design into named single-pose editions, Mr. Brainwash created a collectible sub-set structure, a familiar strategy in editioned street-pop art that rewards completist collecting.
FAQ
How does the Hero variant differ from the Full print?
It isolates a single Washington pose rather than showing all four together.
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 several single-pose variants in the President's Day series.
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.