Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
You Look Beautiful
Summary
"You Look Beautiful" is a 2018 six-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper, issued in an edition of 100 at 32 x 32 inches. Each impression is signed and numbered and carries Mr. Brainwash's thumbprint on the reverse, a consistent feature of his hand-touched editions.
Why It Matters
The affirming title places the work in Mr. Brainwash's uplift-and-compliment vocabulary, a strand of his practice built on direct, encouraging language. The six-color build gives it more chromatic body than his simplest prints while keeping the square, poster-like immediacy that defines his message work.
Collector Perspective
At 100 impressions in a balanced 32 x 32 inch square, this is an approachable, display-friendly piece. The signature, numbering, and verso thumbprint should all be verified. Its positive-message subject makes it a frequent choice for buyers seeking accessible, sentiment-forward wall art rather than rarity.
Historical Context
Direct affirmational language has been a throughline of street and pop art's populist wing, and Mr. Brainwash leans heavily on it. This print belongs to a run of sentiment-driven 2018 editions in which the artist paired encouraging phrases with his familiar splatter-and-thumbprint finishing.
FAQ
How many colors are in the print?
It is a six-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 100.
Is it authenticated by the artist?
Each impression is signed and numbered, with a thumbprint on the back.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 32 x 32 inches.
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.