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Launch Tonight
Summary
"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.
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.
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.
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.