Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Special Delivery (First Edition)
Summary
Special Delivery is a 2022 eight-color screenprint by Mr Brainwash, issued in an edition of 75 with a separate AP edition of 7. Printed at 22 x 30 inches on deckled-edge paper, it draws on the artist's postal and shipping-label iconography. Each impression is hand-signed and thumb-printed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Why It Matters
Special Delivery extends Mr Brainwash's fascination with the visual language of packaging and transit into a dedicated screenprint. The eight-color build gives the composition graphic punch, and its deckled edges signal a fine-art print treatment rather than a commercial reproduction, elevating a mundane subject into gallery material.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 75 plus 7 AP places it in the moderate-scarcity band typical of the artist's screenprints. Deckled edges and the thumbprint reward close inspection and careful, float-mounted framing. Collectors drawn to Mr Brainwash's found-signage motifs will find this a coherent addition to a themed grouping around his postal and label imagery.
Historical Context
The appropriation of commercial and postal signage places Special Delivery within Mr Brainwash's broader ready-made vocabulary, echoing Pop art's embrace of everyday commercial imagery. The 2022 date situates it among his consistent output of screenprints translating street-derived motifs into hand-authenticated editions.
FAQ
What is the edition size of Special Delivery?
75 impressions in the main edition, plus a separate AP edition of 7.
What printing technique was used?
It is an eight-color screenprint at 22 x 30 inches on deckled-edge paper.
How is authenticity confirmed?
Each print is signed and thumb-printed by the artist and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Should the deckled edges be preserved?
Yes, float-mounting is recommended so the deckled edges remain visible and protected.
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.