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Forbidden Love Remix (Key Foods)
Summary
"Forbidden Love Remix (Key Foods)" is a 2006 varied-edition print of 8, combining silkscreen and mixed media on reclaimed Key Foods poster paper at roughly 35 x 44 inches. Signed by Faile, it applies the studio's forbidden-love theme onto found grocery-store poster stock in a large, mixed-media format.
Why It Matters
At an edition of 8, this is a scarcer entry in Faile's Key Foods series than the 13-piece Love Remix, and the reclaimed poster substrate makes each impression a unique found-object hybrid. The "forbidden love" motif taps Faile's pulp-romance vocabulary, giving the piece both conceptual weight and the studio's signature narrative charge.
Collector Perspective
With only 8 impressions on variable found stock, each copy differs meaningfully — insist on images of the specific sheet. Confirm the Faile signature and the large 35 x 44 inch format. As with all Key Foods works, the reclaimed poster paper is less archival than fine-art stock, so evaluate wear, edges, and any pre-existing poster damage.
Historical Context
The Key Foods series is a landmark example of Faile printing over authentic reclaimed retail posters, embedding New York commercial ephemera into gallery works. This 2006 "Forbidden Love" iteration continues the studio's fascination with romance and taboo imagery drawn from pulp sources, layered onto found material central to their street-derived practice.
FAQ
How does this compare to the blue Love Remix?
It shares the Key Foods substrate but is a smaller edition of 8 and uses the forbidden-love composition.
What substrate is used?
Reclaimed Key Foods grocery poster paper, making each impression a found-object hybrid.
Is it signed and dated?
Yes, signed by Faile and dated 2006.
What are its size and edition?
Approximately 35 x 44 inches, in a varied edition of 8.
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.