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Faile Love Remix (Key Foods In Blue)
Summary
"Faile Love Remix (Key Foods In Blue)" is a 2006 varied-edition print of 13, combining silkscreen and mixed media on Key Foods poster paper at roughly 35 x 44 inches. Signed by Faile, it prints onto reclaimed grocery-store poster stock, fusing found material with the studio's love-themed imagery in a blue colorway.
Why It Matters
The use of authentic Key Foods poster paper turns each impression into a hybrid of found object and fine-art print — a defining gesture of Faile's street-to-gallery practice. As a varied edition of 13 in a specific blue treatment, every copy is unique, and the reclaimed substrate makes the series conceptually distinct from prints on standard fine-art stock.
Collector Perspective
The Key Foods paper is the conceptual and physical hook: expect variation in the underlying poster imagery from sheet to sheet, and request impression-specific photos. Confirm the blue colorway and Faile signature, and note that reclaimed poster stock is less archival than fine-art paper, so condition and any prior wear should be assessed carefully.
Historical Context
Faile's Key Foods series printed over reclaimed grocery-chain posters, embedding everyday New York commercial ephemera directly into the artwork. This 2006 "Love Remix" reworks the studio's love motif on that found substrate, extending their long practice of appropriating and repurposing street and retail materials into gallery-scale works.
FAQ
What is unusual about the paper?
It is printed on reclaimed Key Foods poster paper, so found retail imagery underlies the artwork.
How large is the edition?
It is a varied edition of 13, with each impression individually finished.
Is it signed?
Yes, it is signed by Faile and dated 2006.
What are the dimensions?
Approximately 35 x 44 inches, combining silkscreen and mixed media.
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.