Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Watch Out (Small Red)
Summary
Watch Out (Small Red) is a 2019 one-color screen print by Mr. Brainwash, measuring 22.5 x 30 inches in an edition of 25. Released as part of a broader Watch Out edition offered across three sizes and several colors, this is the small-format red version, and the compact edition of 25 makes it one of the scarcer configurations in the series.
Why It Matters
The multi-size, multi-color structure lets Brainwash offer collectors variation while keeping individual configurations tightly editioned. As a single-color print, Watch Out leans on bold graphic impact rather than layered complexity, a directness that echoes street-art signage and stencil aesthetics.
Collector Perspective
With only 25 in this small red configuration, the print sits among the more limited variants of the release. Collectors decide between size and color permutations based on wall space and palette, and the small format suits tighter display settings while retaining the punch of the red colorway.
Historical Context
Issued in 2019 alongside the artist's other editions of that year, Watch Out reflects Brainwash's high-output studio practice of releasing works in graded sizes and colorways. The one-color approach ties it to the immediacy of street signage and the graphic economy of stencil-based work.
FAQ
How many colors is this print?
It is a one-color screen print, relying on graphic contrast rather than layered color.
What sizes does Watch Out come in?
The release was offered in three different sizes, each in a variety of colors; this is the small red version.
How large is the small red version?
It measures 22.5 x 30 inches.
How scarce is this configuration?
The small red version is an edition of 25, one of the more limited configurations in the series.
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.