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Live Brighton Beach
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Released alongside Faile's 2010 Bedtime Stories exhibition, Live Brighton Beach is an 18-color silkscreen printed on archival Coventry Rag 290gsm stock. At roughly 39 x 27.5 inches, it is one of the larger sheets from the release and directly references the wood-painting processes the Brooklyn duo were exploring for the show.
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
The print is a paper translation of Faile's turn toward sculptural wood works. Eighteen distinct color passes give it a density rarely attempted in an open silkscreen edition, and its tie to a specific gallery exhibition anchors it firmly within the duo's documented studio narrative rather than as a standalone commercial print.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 100 places this in the middle band of Faile scarcity, sizable enough to surface periodically yet small enough to reward patience. Collectors should confirm the full 18-color registration is crisp and that the Coventry Rag sheet is clean, as the larger format is more prone to handling creases along the margins.
Historical Context
Bedtime Stories marked a pivotal 2010 moment when Faile deepened their layered, storybook iconography into physical wood constructions. This print sits at that hinge, carrying the exhibition's motifs onto paper and documenting a process the artists were publicly foregrounding for the first time.
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: Bedtime Stories marked a pivotal 2010 moment when Faile deepened their layered, storybook iconography into physical wood constructions. 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 are in this print?
It is an 18-color silkscreen, an unusually high color count that gives the image its layered depth.
What paper is it printed on?
Archival Coventry Rag at 290gsm, a heavyweight cotton stock chosen for its durability and tone.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 100.
What show is it connected to?
It was released in conjunction with Faile's 2010 Bedtime Stories exhibition, which introduced their wood-painting processes.
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