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Happens Everyday Deck (First Edition)
Summary
Happens Everyday is a FAILE skate deck released in 2019, printed on 7-ply maple at 9.75 x 30 inches in a numbered edition of 150. Each deck is signed and issued with a custom certificate of authenticity from the studio. The stamped FAILE 1986 mark references the duo's recurring 1986 motif rather than a production date.
Why It Matters
FAILE decks translate the studio's imagery onto a functional skateboard object, a format that connects directly to the duo's street-art roots and skate-culture lineage. A numbered run of 150 with a studio-issued COA makes this a documented, collectible three-dimensional multiple rather than a mass-produced retail deck.
Collector Perspective
Collectors typically acquire FAILE decks unridden and display-mounted. The numbered edition of 150 and the accompanying studio COA are the key value anchors. Condition is paramount for decks: edge chips, deck wear, and shrink-wrap status materially affect desirability given the object's functional nature.
Historical Context
The 1986 tag recurs across FAILE's output as a signature reference embedded in many titles and stamps. By 2019 the studio had produced multiple deck series, extending its print practice into wood objects that sit at the intersection of art edition and skate-culture artifact.
FAQ
Does the deck come with authentication?
Yes. Each deck ships with a custom certificate of authenticity issued directly by the FAILE studio.
What does FAILE 1986 mean here?
1986 is a recurring FAILE motif that appears across their titles and stamps; it is not the production year, which is 2019.
Is the edition numbered?
Yes, this is a numbered edition of 150 on 7-ply maple.
Can the deck be skated?
It is a functional 7-ply maple deck, but collectors almost always keep it unused and mounted to preserve value.
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.