Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Spider-Man - Metal Spray Can (White)
Summary
Spider-Man - Metal Spray Can (White) is a 2019 printed spray-can object measuring roughly 7.5 x 2.5 inches, issued in an edition of 100. Part of Mr. Brainwash's Marvel-themed spray-can series, each can is thumb-printed and numbered by the artist.
Why It Matters
The printed spray can nods directly to graffiti's most essential tool, turning the instrument of street art into a collectible object. Featuring Marvel's Spider-Man ties comic-book pop culture to the aesthetic of the can, and the thumbprint carries the artist's authentication ritual into three dimensions.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 100, this is one of the more accessible objects in the group, and its small footprint suits shelf display. Collectors should confirm the thumbprint and numbering, and note that the series spans multiple Marvel designs, inviting set collecting across the release.
Historical Context
Released in 2019 as part of a Marvel-comics spray-can series, this object connects Mr. Brainwash's street-art roots with mainstream pop iconography. The spray can as art object continues a graffiti-culture tradition of elevating the medium's own tools into collectible form.
FAQ
What is this object?
It is a printed metal spray can featuring a Spider-Man design, part of a Marvel-themed series.
What is the edition size?
The white version was issued in an edition of 100.
How is it authenticated?
Each spray can is thumb-printed and numbered by the artist.
What are the dimensions?
The can measures approximately 7.5 x 2.5 inches.
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.