Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Speak From The Heart - Never Never Give Up!
Summary
From the 2018 neon-light series, Speak From The Heart - Never Never Give Up! is a ten-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper with hand-finished paint splatter, measuring 36 x 44 inches in an edition of 25. It renders the artist's Never Give Up motto in his glowing neon-sign aesthetic.
Why It Matters
Never Give Up is one of Mr. Brainwash's recurring rallying phrases, appearing across his work including the firefighter tribute Superheroes. Featuring it in the neon series gives the motto its most elaborate print treatment, tying a core piece of the artist's messaging to his most technically demanding format.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 25 matches its neon siblings, and the ten-color hand-finished production ensures per-print variation. Because the Never Give Up phrase threads through multiple MBW works, this print resonates with collectors who follow the artist's recurring motifs, and it completes the four-message Speak From The Heart set.
Historical Context
Motivational, affirmation-based text art gained wide traction in the 2010s, and Mr. Brainwash's Never Give Up slogan fits that cultural moment. Placing it within the neon-light lineage connects his populist optimism to the broader tradition of illuminated-word works in contemporary art.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
Never Never Give Up! was issued in an edition of 25.
Does the motto appear elsewhere in his work?
Yes, the Never Give Up motto also anchors works like the 2018 Superheroes firefighter tribute.
How many colors are used?
It is a ten-color screen print with hand-finished paint splatter.
What series is it part of?
It belongs to the 2018 Speak From The Heart neon-light 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.