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Fashion Chimps NYC
Summary
"Fashion Chimps NYC" is a 25-color screen print in FAILE's block style from a limited edition of 300, measuring 36 x 47.5 inches. Based on a piece from the duo's 2010 Perry Rubenstein Gallery show and described as a long time in the making, it is one of their largest, most elaborate 2011 editions.
Why It Matters
Derived from FAILE's 2010 Perry Rubenstein Gallery exhibition, this print carries gallery provenance and a 25-color build that ranks among the duo's most complex. The large 47.5-inch scale and the noted long production make it a showcase piece, while the block-style composition ties it to FAILE's most recognizable visual format.
Collector Perspective
Collectors are drawn to the Perry Rubenstein source connection and the ambitious 25-color process, which give the print both provenance and technical heft. At 300 impressions it is more available than the small editions, so the large scale, color richness, and condition become the differentiators. It reads as a statement piece at full size.
Historical Context
FAILE's 2010 exhibition at Perry Rubenstein Gallery marked an important commercial-gallery moment for the duo, and this 2011 print extends imagery from that show into edition form. The playful "Fashion Chimps" motif reflects FAILE's satirical eye on consumer and pop culture, rendered in their dense, patchwork block style.
FAQ
What is this print based on?
It draws on a piece from FAILE's 2010 exhibition at Perry Rubenstein Gallery.
How many colors does it use?
It is a 25-color screen print in FAILE's block style.
What is the edition size?
It is a limited edition of 300.
How large is it?
The sheet measures 36 x 47.5 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.