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Container Show Poster
Summary
The FAILE Container Show Poster is a 2024 offset print on uncoated paper measuring 18 x 24 inches, signed and stamped. Produced in connection with a FAILE Container exhibition, it functions as both an event artifact and a collectible signed poster, carrying the duo's imagery in an accessible matte format.
Why It Matters
Exhibition posters occupy a special niche for collectors: they document a specific FAILE event and often carry historical weight beyond their modest cost. Signed and stamped, this Container Show Poster is an entry-level way to own a hand-authenticated FAILE artifact tied to a real exhibition moment in 2024.
Collector Perspective
As a signed exhibition poster, it appeals to collectors who value provenance and event history over edition scarcity. Offset on uncoated paper gives it a true poster character, and the signed-and-stamped marks distinguish it from unsigned promotional printing. The 18 x 24 inch size frames as a standard poster.
Historical Context
FAILE's Container exhibitions and installations are part of their broader practice of transforming spaces and objects. Event posters like this one serve as accessible records of specific shows, extending the collectible reach of an exhibition to audiences beyond those who attended, a common tradition in street-art and gallery culture.
FAQ
Is this a limited edition?
It is a signed and stamped offset poster rather than a numbered edition, tied to a FAILE Container exhibition.
What is the Container Show?
A FAILE exhibition; the poster serves as its accessible signed artifact and event record.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 18 x 24 inches, printed offset on uncoated paper.
Is it signed?
Yes, it is signed and stamped by FAILE.
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.