Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Victory
Summary
Part of the 2021 Rubik's Cube-inspired art-history series, 'Victory' is a ten-color screenprint at 16 x 16 inches in an edition of 50. It reinterprets a classical victory figure, most likely echoing the Winged Victory of Samothrace, as pixelated puzzle-cube color blocks, available individually or within the Standard and Unique portfolios.
Why It Matters
As a member of a unified conceptual suite, 'Victory' gains meaning from its series context while standing on its own as a graphic square. The ten-color screen build and edition of 50 keep it limited, and the recognizable triumphal subject makes it one of the more emotionally resonant entries in the group for collectors.
Collector Perspective
Collectors weigh acquiring 'Victory' singly against securing the complete portfolio, where series coherence adds appeal. The 16-inch square format lends itself to grid arrangements with its companions. With only 50 impressions, it is scarcer than many of the artist's larger standalone editions, a point worth noting for value.
Historical Context
Classical victory figures, above all the Hellenistic Winged Victory in the Louvre, are enduring emblems of triumph in Western art. Rendering such a monument in Rubik's Cube pixels typifies Mr Brainwash's strategy of colliding revered antiquity with playful mass-culture design, the through-line of his 2021 art-history series.
FAQ
What is this part of?
A 2021 series reinterpreting classical sculpture through a Rubik's Cube aesthetic.
How was it sold?
Individually or as part of Standard and Unique Edition portfolios of the complete series.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 50 at 16 x 16 inches.
How many colors?
Ten colors.
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.