Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
The Cat And The Heart (Blue)
Summary
The Cat And The Heart (Blue) is a 2020 screen print measuring 30 x 22 inches, released in an edition of 30 with an AP edition of 5. Part of a Red, Blue, and Pink colorway set, this Blue variant is among the smaller color runs in Mr. Brainwash's cat-and-heart series.
Why It Matters
At only 30 impressions per color, this multi-color Cat And The Heart is notably scarcer than the red-only Balloon variant. The tight edition heightens desirability for collectors focused on rarity, while the cheerful cat-and-heart imagery keeps it broadly appealing.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 30 places the Blue firmly in the scarcer end of the artist's paper program, with 5 APs rarer still. Collectors assembling the Red/Blue/Pink set should match signatures and numbering across colors. Confirm this is the edition-of-30 version, not the edition-of-50 Balloon release.
Historical Context
Released in 2020, this colorway belongs to the three-color Cat And The Heart set (Red, Blue, Pink), each in an edition of 30. It reflects Mr. Brainwash's practice of fielding a single image across parallel palettes at deliberately small edition sizes.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
The Blue variant is an edition of 30, with an AP edition of 5.
What colorways are in the set?
The multi-color set includes Red, Blue, and Pink, each an edition of 30.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 30 x 22 inches.
How does it differ from the Balloon version?
This colorway set is limited to 30 per color, whereas the red-only Balloon version is an edition of 50.
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.