Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
We All Have A Dream (Blue)
Summary
We All Have A Dream (Blue) is a 2017 one-color screen print hand-finished with paint on hand-torn archival paper in a blue colorway, measuring 35 x 47 inches. Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it channels the civil rights leader's legacy of love and non-violence through Mr. Brainwash's hand-worked pop treatment.
Why It Matters
The subject gives this print unusual gravity within MBW's catalog—Dr. King's enduring cultural significance elevates it beyond celebrity tribute. The hand-finishing ensures each impression is individual, and the title's echo of the 'I Have a Dream' speech reinforces the work's message of shared aspiration and equality.
Collector Perspective
Collectors drawn to socially resonant imagery will value the King subject. As a hand-finished piece, evaluate the applied paint per sheet, and confirm signature, numbering, and the reverse thumbprint. The blue colorway offers a calm, contemplative register suited to the theme.
Historical Context
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement remains a defining chapter of twentieth-century history, and his message continues to resonate. Mr. Brainwash's tribute joins a broad tradition of artists memorializing King, applying his celebratory pop idiom to a subject of lasting moral weight.
FAQ
Who does this print honor?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of equality through love and non-violence.
Is it hand-finished?
Yes, it is a one-color screen print completed by hand with paint.
What is the colorway and size?
A blue variant measuring 35 x 47 inches.
How is authenticity confirmed?
Through the signature, numbering, and reverse thumbprint.
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.