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Brooklyn Bedtime Stories
Summary
"Brooklyn Bedtime Stories" is a 21-color screen print in FAILE's signature block style, from a limited edition of 125, measuring 27.5 x 39 inches including border. Printed in silkscreen ink on Coventry stock, it packages the duo's dense poster-collage vocabulary into a bold, sizable 2011 edition.
Why It Matters
The 21-color build in FAILE's block style showcases the duo's layered, quilt-like compositional approach, one of their most identifiable formats. At 125 impressions and nearly 39 inches, it balances scarcity with presence. Tied to the Bedtime Stories body of work, it links a collectible print to a named FAILE exhibition theme.
Collector Perspective
Collectors value the block-style composition and the technically rich 21-color process, which give the print depth and wall impact. The edition of 125 is moderately scarce, and the large format suits statement display. Buyers examine color registration, border condition, and overall flatness when comparing available examples of this 2011 release.
Historical Context
FAILE's Bedtime Stories show marked a period when the duo leaned into their block-style compositions, arranging fragmented icons into unified patchwork fields. This 2011 print exemplifies that method, translating the assembled, storybook-like imagery of the exhibition into a large, densely colored edition.
FAQ
How many colors does it use?
It is a 21-color screen print in FAILE's block style.
What is the edition size?
It is a limited edition of 125.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 27.5 x 39 inches including the border.
What show is it connected to?
It is associated with FAILE's Bedtime Stories body of work.
About the Artist
FAILE is a Brooklyn-based artistic collaboration founded in 1999 by Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller. Known for a distinctive collage aesthetic that blends comic-book imagery, pulp advertising, religious iconography, and street-poster typography, FAILE built its reputation through wheat-pasted works and stencils in cities worldwide. The duo is celebrated for reviving printmaking and woodblock techniques, and for immersive installations such as their prayer-wheel and temple environments. Their work has been exhibited internationally, including projects with the New York City Ballet, bridging street practice and fine-art institutions.
Collecting Faile at Gauntlet Gallery
Which FAILE works are best to collect?
FAILE's signed, numbered silkscreen editions and their hand-finished wood and mixed-media pieces are the core of the market. Screenprints from their studio releases offer an accessible entry, while unique wooden "blocks" and painted works sit at the higher end. Gauntlet Gallery focuses on complete, well-preserved impressions with strong color registration.
How is a FAILE piece authenticated?
We sell FAILE works with documented studio provenance, backed by the edition's signature and numbering. Every piece is photographed as-is, including the signature, edition number, and any studio markings, so you can confirm details before purchase.
What makes one FAILE piece worth more?
Edition size, medium (unique wood pieces over open prints), iconic imagery, condition, and provenance from a known release all drive value. Hand-embellished and one-of-a-kind works consistently outperform standard editioned prints.