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Heartbreak In Brooklyn (250 Series)
Summary
"Heartbreak In Brooklyn" belongs to FAILE's 2012 varied 250 Series, printed in acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper at 12.5 x 19 inches. Signed, stamped, and numbered, it channels the duo's romance-comic vocabulary through a title rooted in their Brooklyn home base.
Why It Matters
The 250 Series is a cornerstone of FAILE's accessible hand-finished output, and Heartbreak In Brooklyn ties that program to the duo's own borough identity. The romance-comic melodrama at its core is one of FAILE's most recognizable registers, and the varied hand treatment across 250 impressions gives each print individual character.
Collector Perspective
Entry-level FAILE collectors gravitate to the 250 Series for its balance of price, size, and authentic hand finishing. Heartbreak In Brooklyn's romantic pulp theme has broad appeal. As a varied edition, palette differences distinguish impressions, and the full sign-stamp-number mark makes authentication clear for those buying their first FAILE work.
Historical Context
FAILE's aesthetic is steeped in mid-century romance and adventure comics, and the "heartbreak" motif is a staple of that borrowed emotional language. Anchoring it to Brooklyn, the duo's longtime base, this 2012 print merges their pop-melodrama vocabulary with a personal geographic note.
FAQ
What series is this from?
FAILE's varied 250 Series, released in 2012.
What is the visual style?
It draws on FAILE's romance-comic and pulp-melodrama imagery.
What materials are used?
Acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper, hand-finished.
How is it authenticated?
Each impression is signed, stamped, and numbered by FAILE.
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.