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Faile Stages (Show Poster) (First Edition)
Summary
FAILE Stages (Show Poster) is a 2017 offset lithograph at 33 x 23 inches, created for the studio's exhibition at Gallery Springmann running December 2, 2017 through January 31, 2018. The poster features a Fragments-style abstract figurative image from the new work in that show, issued as an unnumbered exhibition poster.
Why It Matters
As the official exhibition poster for FAILE's Gallery Springmann show, this offset lithograph carries direct show provenance and features Fragments-style imagery specific to that body of work. Exhibition posters occupy an accessible collecting niche while documenting a particular moment in the studio's exhibition history.
Collector Perspective
Show posters like this are among the most affordable ways to own FAILE-linked material tied to a specific exhibition. As an unnumbered offset piece, its value rests on the Gallery Springmann provenance and the Fragments imagery rather than edition scarcity. Condition, including creasing and edge wear typical of posters, is the primary consideration.
Historical Context
FAILE's Fragments series marked a shift toward abstract, deconstructed figurative imagery in the mid-to-late 2010s. The Gallery Springmann exhibition and its poster document the studio's European gallery activity during this period, situating the piece within their evolving post-street-art gallery practice.
FAQ
What exhibition is this poster for?
FAILE's show at Gallery Springmann, running December 2, 2017 through January 31, 2018.
What imagery does it feature?
A Fragments-style abstract figurative image drawn from the new work shown in that exhibition.
Is the poster numbered?
No, it is an unnumbered offset lithograph exhibition poster.
How does it differ from a print edition?
As an offset show poster it is a promotional exhibition piece rather than a signed, numbered fine-art edition, which makes it more accessible but less scarce.
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.