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Dance At The Garden
Summary
Dance At The Garden is a 2023 archival pigment print on Entrada 290gsm cotton rag, sized 12 x 16 inches in an edition of 250. Signed, embossed, and finished with a deckled edge, it belongs to Faile's block-print family, pairing a dance-hall theme with the layered, typographic collage the Brooklyn studio is known for.
Why It Matters
The piece extends Faile's ongoing engagement with nightlife, romance, and vintage entertainment iconography. Rendered on premium cotton rag at an accessible edition size, it captures the studio's mid-century pulp sensibility in a format built for wall-ready collecting. It reads as a companion to the studio's other 2023 block prints in scale and materials.
Collector Perspective
Collectors should note the shared specifications with the studio's other 2023 block prints: identical size, paper, edition, and finishing. That consistency makes Dance At The Garden a natural pairing piece within a set. Verify the hand-signature and emboss, and treat the deckled edge and 290gsm cotton rag as the expected hallmarks of authenticity.
Historical Context
Faile's practice grew from wheat-pasted street collage into a studio commanding editions, sculpture, and large-scale installations. Their imagery consistently mines Americana, romance-comic tropes, and vintage advertising. Dance At The Garden continues that lineage, channeling the theatrical energy of dance-hall and entertainment culture into an archival editioned print.
FAQ
How large is Dance At The Garden?
It measures 12 x 16 inches and is issued in an edition of 250.
What paper is used?
Entrada 290gsm cotton rag, a heavyweight archival stock, with a deckled edge.
Is it hand-signed?
Yes, it is signed and embossed FAILE 2023.
Does it relate to other Faile prints?
It shares specifications with the studio's other 2023 block prints, making it a strong companion piece.
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.