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Et Jai Retenu Mon Souffle Paris
Summary
Et Jai Retenu Mon Souffle Paris is a 2024 FAILE giclee in an edition of 325, printed with archival pigment ink on deckle-edge Entrada 290gsm cotton rag. At 13.5 x 22.5 inches it is signed, stamped, and embossed. The French title connects the work to a Paris release, adding a location-specific dimension to the edition.
Why It Matters
The Paris-tied French title marks this as a location-specific FAILE release, the kind of place-based edition collectors seek to represent the duo's international exhibition history. As a signed giclee of 325 on deckle-edge cotton rag, it delivers archival quality and full authentication at a widely available tier.
Collector Perspective
Location-specific titles add narrative and geographic interest to a collection. The deckle edge and Entrada cotton rag signal archival intent, and the triple signed-stamped-embossed authentication secures provenance across 325 impressions. The 13.5 x 22.5 inch elongated format offers a distinctive proportion for framing.
Historical Context
FAILE has exhibited and released work internationally, often producing editions tied to specific cities. The French-titled Et Jai Retenu Mon Souffle Paris reflects that practice, pairing the duo's layered imagery with a place-based identity and continuing their tradition of weaving evocative text into archival studio giclees in 2024.
FAQ
Why is the title in French?
The French title connects the print to a Paris release, part of FAILE's practice of producing location-specific editions.
How large is the edition?
It is an edition of 325, signed, stamped, and embossed by FAILE.
What paper is used?
Archival pigment ink on deckle-edge Entrada 290gsm cotton rag.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 13.5 x 22.5 inches, an elongated format.
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.