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Launch Tonight
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Launch Tonight" is an 18-color silkscreen from an edition of 100, printed on archival 290 gsm Coventry Rag with a deckle edge, measuring 27.5 x 39 inches. Released in conjunction with FAILE's Bedtime Stories show, it previews new processes drawn from the duo's wood paintings, dated 2010.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 100. The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
As a 2010 release tied to the Bedtime Stories show, this print marks an early moment when FAILE folded their wood-painting processes into editions. The 18-color build on premium deckle-edge rag reflects careful production, and at 100 impressions it is a moderately scarce, sizable work bridging the duo's painting and printmaking practices.
Collector Perspective
Collectors value the print's connection to FAILE's wood-painting experiments and the Bedtime Stories exhibition, which lends context and provenance. The 18-color build on heavyweight deckle-edge rag supports display and longevity. At 100 impressions, condition, color vibrancy, and clean deckle edges are the details buyers weigh when comparing examples.
Historical Context
Around 2010 FAILE was developing the wood paintings that would define their subsequent sculptural direction, and prints like Launch Tonight introduced those processes to collectors. Released with the Bedtime Stories show, it captures a transitional moment as the duo expanded beyond flat screen printing toward richer, materially layered work.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print or object
- Release date
- 2010
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- catalog dimensions 39 x 27.5 inches; These are 18-color silkscreen prints on an archival Coventry Rag 290gsm, deckled edge paper; It was quite a journey to try and convey the wood block paintings as works on paper though we couldn't be more pleased with the results, we hope you enjoy; 18 Color Silkscreen Ink on Paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 100.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Faile's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Around 2010 FAILE was developing the wood paintings that would define their subsequent sculptural direction, and prints like Launch Tonight introduced those processes to collectors. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2010 and attributes the edition to Faile Shop. The saved description also notes: The prints are being released in conjunction with the Bedtime Stories show featuring some of the new processes involved in the wood paintings.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Faile Shop. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- FAILE — official site — FAILE studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official studio site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- FAILE (artist collaboration) — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
FAQ
How many colors does it use?
It is an 18-color silkscreen.
What show is it connected to?
It was released in conjunction with FAILE's Bedtime Stories exhibition.
What paper is used?
Archival 290 gsm Coventry Rag with a deckle edge.
What is the edition size?
It is an edition of 100, dated 2010.
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