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Enjoy The Ride
Summary
Enjoy The Ride is the 2016 Artist Edition of the print FAILE created for Pearl Jam's concert at Wrigley Field, an edition of 300 at 18 x 24 inches. Released as an artist variation distinct from the concert edition, it documents FAILE's collaboration with an iconic band around a marquee live event.
Why It Matters
Music collaboration prints occupy a special niche, drawing interest from both art and concert-poster collectors. The Artist Edition variation of a Pearl Jam Wrigley Field piece carries dual provenance — a FAILE work and a documented band collaboration — that broadens its collector base considerably.
Collector Perspective
Crossover appeal is the key dynamic here: FAILE followers and Pearl Jam poster collectors both pursue it. The Artist Edition designation separates it from the standard concert release, so collectors should confirm which variant they hold, as the two versions differ in colorway and treatment.
Historical Context
Concert-poster commissions have long connected fine-art printmakers to music culture, and FAILE's Pearl Jam piece for the 2016 Wrigley Field show sits in that tradition. Issuing a separate Artist Edition let the studio present its own preferred rendering apart from the event print.
FAQ
What event is this print tied to?
FAILE created it for Pearl Jam's concert at Wrigley Field in 2016; this is the Artist Edition variation of that print.
How does the Artist Edition differ?
It is FAILE's own variation, distinct from the standard concert edition, released as an edition of 300.
What are the dimensions?
18 x 24 inches.
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.