Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Featurettes
Summary
Featurettes is a neon-colored, hand-worked varied edition of 7, measuring roughly 96 x 63.4 cm. Faile reworked their enduring Sexy Ads theme into this new image for an e-shop drop, retaining the pulp-advertising language while pushing it toward a brighter, more saturated palette.
Why It Matters
The print reworks one of Faile's most recognizable motifs, connecting a fresh 2010 image to the long-running Sexy Ads lineage. With only 7 hand-worked sheets, it is among the rarest items in this group, and the neon treatment marks a deliberate stylistic evolution of a familiar theme.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 7 makes Featurettes rare, and the hand-working means each of the few sheets differs. Collectors should treat this as a scarce, individualized work: verify authenticity carefully and assess the vivid neon inks for consistency and any fading, since saturated colors reward pristine preservation.
Historical Context
The Sexy Ads theme is a foundational strand of Faile's practice, drawing on vintage advertising and pulp romance. Featurettes extends that lineage into 2010 with a neon reinterpretation released through an e-shop drop, showing how the duo continually recycled and refreshed their core iconography.
FAQ
What earlier work does this relate to?
It is a reworking of Faile's enduring Sexy Ads theme, reinterpreted in neon.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 7, making it one of the rarest in this group.
Is it hand-finished?
Yes, it is described as a hand-worked varied edition.
How large is it?
Approximately 96 x 63.4 cm.
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.