Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Splash
Summary
Splash (2024) is an 11-color screenprint on deckled-edge archival paper, issued at 30 x 22 inches in an edition of 79 and a large 48 x 36 inches in an edition of 18. Each sheet is signed, numbered, and thumb-printed — a dynamic, gesture-driven image in Mr Brainwash's pop-action idiom.
Why It Matters
The 'splash' motif captures the drip-and-spray energy of Mr Brainwash's street roots, translated into a controlled 11-color separation. As with its companion works, the large-format edition of 18 is genuinely scarce, while the 79-run standard size keeps the image within reach.
Collector Perspective
Collectors chasing scale and rarity gravitate to the 48 x 36 edition of 18; the 30 x 22 run of 79 is the accessible option. The signed-numbered-thumbprinted format allows full verification. Confirm which of the two sizes you hold, as scarcity and value differ sharply.
Historical Context
Action and splatter imagery connect Mr Brainwash to both abstract-expressionist gesture and graffiti energy, filtered through pop. Dated 2024, Splash sits alongside Collage in his layered-technique release stream of that year.
FAQ
What sizes were produced?
30 x 22 inches (edition of 79) and 48 x 36 inches (edition of 18).
How many colors?
It is an 11-color screenprint.
How is it authenticated?
Signed, numbered, and thumb-printed by the artist.
Which format is scarcer?
The 48 x 36 inch edition of 18 is the more limited run.
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.