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Hollywood Nights
Summary
Hollywood Nights is a 2021 block-style print sized 42 x 28 inches, described by the studio as an especially labor-intensive release built from roughly 42 colors. Returning to the block-print format after a hiatus, it represents an ambitious, densely layered composition that showcases the studio's technical range in editioned printing.
Why It Matters
A print built from around 42 colors is an exceptional technical undertaking, and the studio explicitly framed it as demanding work. That complexity, combined with the return to block printing and a large 42 x 28 inch format, makes Hollywood Nights a showcase of Faile's craftsmanship and layered aesthetic.
Collector Perspective
The multi-color complexity is the collecting story here, evidence of significant studio labor. Collectors should verify studio marks and appreciate the density of the color build as the defining quality. Its large format and technical ambition give it presence and a strong narrative within a Faile holding.
Historical Context
Faile's block prints reference vintage signage and Americana, and Hollywood Nights extends that tradition with unusual color depth. The studio noted it had been a while since their last block print, positioning this 2021 release as a deliberate, elaborate return to a format central to their identity.
FAQ
What makes Hollywood Nights technically notable?
The studio described it as built from roughly 42 colors, an exceptionally layered process.
What is the format?
It is a block-style print sized 42 x 28 inches.
Why did the studio highlight it?
It marked a return to block printing after a break, and required substantial work.
What is a block print in Faile's context?
A layered, vintage-signage-inspired print format central to the studio's visual identity.
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.