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Diamond FAILEdoodle (Black / Black)
Summary
Diamond FAILEdoodle (Black / Black) is a 2022 hand-finished screen print, sized 19 x 25 inches in an edition of 25. It introduces a new Faile Dog variant, the FAILEdoodle, described by the studio as a fresh breed of the character born on the streets of New York before entering the studio, rendered here in a black-on-black treatment.
Why It Matters
The FAILEdoodle marks an evolution of the studio's signature Faile Dog character and a new print process, making this a notable entry for followers of the motif. The black-on-black treatment is a bold, tonal presentation, and the edition of 25 with hand-finishing keeps it in the collectible, variation-driven tier.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 25 with hand-finishing and a debut character variant gives this print collecting significance beyond its size. Collectors should confirm the studio marks and appreciate the black-on-black as a specific colorway. As the introduction of the FAILEdoodle, it holds appeal for those tracking the Faile Dog lineage.
Historical Context
The Faile Dog is one of the duo's most enduring characters. The FAILEdoodle represents a new breed within that lineage, first appearing on New York streets before being brought into the studio, echoing the artists' habitual movement between public wall and gallery print. This 2022 release documents that evolution.
FAQ
What is a FAILEdoodle?
A new breed of the studio's Faile Dog character, first found on the streets of New York.
What is the edition size?
It is a hand-finished edition of 25 at 19 x 25 inches.
What does Black / Black mean?
It denotes a tonal black-on-black colorway of the print.
Why is it significant?
It introduces the FAILEdoodle variant of the recurring Faile Dog motif.
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.