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Don't Stop LA (First Edition)
Summary
Don't Stop LA is a 2024 hand-finished FAILE giclee in an edition of 55, combining spray paint with archival pigment ink on 290gsm cotton rag at 22 x 34 inches. Signed, stamped, and numbered, its Los Angeles title and hand-applied spray paint make it a location-specific, individually finished large-format work.
Why It Matters
Don't Stop LA is unusual as a giclee that is also hand-finished with spray paint, blending archival print quality with genuine hand-work and per-impression variation. The Los Angeles title ties it to a specific place-based release, and the edition of 55 keeps it limited within FAILE's 2024 output.
Collector Perspective
The hybrid of giclee base and hand-applied spray paint gives collectors both archival fidelity and unique surface character across just 55 impressions. The large 22 x 34 inch format commands attention, the LA title adds geographic narrative, and signed, stamped, and numbered marks secure provenance.
Historical Context
FAILE produces city-specific editions tied to their exhibitions and travels, and Don't Stop LA reflects that Los Angeles connection. By hand-finishing an archival giclee with spray paint, the duo bridges their fine-print and street practices, delivering a work that carries both technologies within a single 2024 edition.
FAQ
Is this a giclee or a hand-finished work?
Both: it is an archival pigment giclee hand-finished with spray paint, giving each of the 55 impressions unique surface character.
Why 'LA' in the title?
The title ties the print to a Los Angeles release, part of FAILE's practice of location-specific editions.
How is it authenticated?
Each print is signed, stamped, and numbered by FAILE within the edition of 55.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 22 x 34 inches on 290gsm cotton rag.
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.