Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Michael Jackson
Summary
"Michael Jackson" is a 2006 hand-finished Faile print combining acrylic and silkscreen on Lenox 100 paper at 18 x 24 inches. Signed, stamped, and numbered in an edition of 24, it turns the pop icon into a subject of Faile's portrait practice, blending celebrity imagery with the studio's collage aesthetic.
Why It Matters
The Michael Jackson subject connects Faile to Pop art's long engagement with celebrity portraiture. At an edition of 24 with acrylic hand-finishing over the silkscreen, it balances relative availability with the uniqueness of individually worked impressions, and the full signature-stamp-number authentication provides collectors a complete set of markers.
Collector Perspective
Verify all three authentication markers — signature, stamp, and number — and confirm the Lenox 100 stock and 18 x 24 inch format. Because it is hand-finished, examine the acrylic passes for consistency and stability. The larger 24-run makes condition and vibrancy the main differentiators between available impressions.
Historical Context
Faile's celebrity and political portraits sample recognizable public figures and recast them through graphic, street-derived layering. A Michael Jackson subject taps into the icon's cultural saturation in the 2000s. Produced in 2006 on archival Lenox stock, the piece reflects the studio's practice of turning mass-media figures into hand-finished multiples.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
It was issued in an edition of 24.
How is it authenticated?
It is signed, stamped, and numbered by Faile, dated 2006.
Is each impression identical?
No — the acrylic hand-finishing over the silkscreen means each impression carries individual paint passes.
What paper and size?
Acrylic and silkscreen on Lenox 100 paper at 18 x 24 inches.
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.