Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
We Love Canada
Summary
We Love Canada is a 2020 silkscreen on paper measuring 30 x 22 inches, issued in an edition of 85 and hand-signed and numbered. The work channels Mr. Brainwash's affirmational, place-specific messaging into a compact vertical format aimed at a Canadian audience.
Why It Matters
Location-branded 'We Love' editions let Mr. Brainwash localize his universal message of solidarity, tightening the bond between the print and a particular community. During a year defined by isolation, these region-specific declarations of affection read as both marketing and genuine communal reassurance.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 85 is a mid-sized run for the artist. The regional focus can concentrate demand among collectors with a Canadian connection, which may support desirability there. Confirm the pencil signature and numbering, and note that this vertical 30 x 22 format is a recurring MBW standard.
Historical Context
Part of Mr. Brainwash's 2020 output, We Love Canada belongs to a family of geographically targeted 'stay strong' and 'we love' editions released amid the pandemic. The approach reprised the community-facing generosity that made his large public installations feel like open invitations rather than exclusive events.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
We Love Canada was released in an edition of 85, signed and numbered.
What medium is it?
It is a silkscreen (screen print) on paper.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 30 x 22 inches (76.2 x 55.8 cm).
Why is it Canada-specific?
It is one of Mr. Brainwash's location-branded affirmation editions aimed at a particular regional audience.
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.