Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Tune Squad
Summary
Tune Squad is a 2021 silkscreen edition print on paper by Mr Brainwash, issued in an edition of 75 at 24 x 17 inches. Each impression is signed, thumbprinted, and numbered. The subject references the Space Jam 'Tune Squad,' pairing the artist's Pop-graphic style with a recognizable piece of animated pop-culture iconography.
Why It Matters
Tune Squad taps directly into nostalgic pop-culture territory, connecting Mr Brainwash's practice to the widely recognized Space Jam brand. Its 2021 release aligns with renewed attention to the franchise, and the print gives collectors a fine-art, hand-authenticated take on a piece of mainstream animated culture.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 75, signed, thumbprinted, and numbered, provides moderate scarcity and clear provenance. The Space Jam reference broadens appeal to entertainment and nostalgia-driven collectors beyond the core Mr Brainwash audience. At 24 x 17 inches it is a more compact format than King James, suiting a wider range of display spaces.
Historical Context
Space Jam's 'Tune Squad' fuses Looney Tunes characters with basketball, a crossover that has become a durable piece of 1990s and 2020s pop culture. Mr Brainwash's appropriation of the imagery reflects Pop art's ongoing dialogue with mass entertainment and cartoon iconography as legitimate fine-art subject matter.
FAQ
What does Tune Squad reference?
It references the Space Jam 'Tune Squad,' the Looney Tunes basketball team.
What is the edition and size?
An edition of 75 at 24 x 17 inches, a silkscreen print on paper.
How is each impression marked?
Each is signed, thumbprinted, and numbered by the artist.
Does it pair with other Mr Brainwash sports prints?
It shares 2021 basketball-adjacent subject matter with King James, appealing to overlapping collector interests.
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.