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Couture
Summary
Couture is a 2022 archival pigment print on Entrada 290gsm cotton rag, sized 26 x 24 inches in an edition of 300. Signed, stamped, and embossed, its fashion-forward Couture theme channels Faile's engagement with glamour and pin-up iconography, delivered on premium archival stock in a broadly accessible edition.
Why It Matters
Couture reflects the studio's recurring fascination with fashion, femininity, and vintage advertising glamour. As an archival giclee at an edition of 300, it makes this stylized imagery widely accessible while retaining the cotton rag support and studio marks that anchor it as a quality editioned work.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 300 places Couture toward the accessible end of the catalog, so completeness of signature, stamp, and emboss governs desirability. Collectors drawn to Faile's fashion and pin-up themes will find it a representative example. Treat it as a wall-ready acquisition rather than a scarcity play.
Historical Context
Faile's imagery repeatedly borrows from fashion advertising, romance comics, and mid-century pin-up culture. Couture continues that thread, framing glamour through the studio's collaged lens. The 2022 archival edition reflects their mature print practice on heavyweight cotton rag.
FAQ
What is the edition size of Couture?
It is an edition of 300, printed at 26 x 24 inches.
What paper is used?
Entrada 290gsm cotton rag, with archival pigment ink.
Is it signed?
Yes, it is signed, stamped, and embossed FAILE 2022.
What theme does it explore?
A fashion and glamour theme consistent with the studio's pin-up iconography.
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.