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Falling For FAILE (2017)
Summary
Falling For FAILE is a 2017 screen print at 28 x 40 inches in an edition of 500, rendered in a woodblock-style silkscreen. The image derives from FAILE's 2013 collaboration with the New York City Ballet Art Series, a source the studio revisited to finally issue this long-favored composition as a print.
Why It Matters
Falling For FAILE draws directly on the duo's high-profile New York City Ballet Art Series partnership, one of their most visible institutional collaborations. Reissuing a beloved image from that 2013 project as a woodblock-style silkscreen gives collectors access to imagery tied to a landmark cultural commission in an editioned format.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 500, Falling For FAILE is one of the more widely available prints in this group, so condition and presentation drive differentiation. Its appeal rests on the NYC Ballet provenance of the source image and the distinctive woodblock-style silkscreen treatment. Collectors should confirm the standard signed authentication.
Historical Context
The New York City Ballet Art Series invited contemporary artists to create work responding to the company, and FAILE's 2013 participation marked a significant institutional recognition of the duo. This 2017 print extends that project's legacy, translating ballet-inspired imagery into the studio's print vocabulary.
FAQ
What is the source of the image?
It is a classic image from FAILE's 2013 partnership with the New York City Ballet Art Series, revisited for this print.
What is the edition size?
500 impressions, making it one of the larger editions among FAILE's releases in this group.
What is the woodblock style?
A silkscreen treatment designed to evoke the look of a woodblock print, giving the image a distinctive graphic texture.
Why does the NYC Ballet link matter?
It ties the imagery to one of FAILE's most prominent institutional collaborations, adding cultural provenance to the print.
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.