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Modern Living
Summary
Modern Living is a 2018 FAILE hand-painted varied edition of 250, made with acrylic and silkscreen ink on heavyweight archival paper at 19.5 x 25 inches. Each impression is signed, stamped, and embossed. The hand-painting introduces individual variation across the run despite the larger edition size.
Why It Matters
Modern Living pairs with Wonder Wheel 250 as an example of FAILE applying hand-painting at scale, delivering individual acrylic variation across 250 impressions at an accessible price. The title's mid-century advertising cadence connects to the studio's ongoing use of vintage signage and pop-consumer imagery.
Collector Perspective
At $295 for a hand-touched varied edition, Modern Living is a strong entry point into FAILE collecting. Because each impression carries some painterly variation, buyers should compare palettes across examples. Full signed-stamped-embossed authentication and clean condition on the heavyweight paper are the value anchors.
Historical Context
The Modern Living title evokes mid-century advertising and domestic-ideal imagery that FAILE frequently repurposes from vintage print sources. Its 2018 release within a larger varied edition reflects the studio's strategy of extending hand-finishing to accessibly priced works while retaining individual character.
FAQ
Is Modern Living hand-painted?
Yes. It is a hand-painted varied edition of 250, with individual acrylic work over a silkscreen base on each impression.
What media are used?
Acrylic and silkscreen ink on heavyweight archival paper, each sheet signed, stamped, and embossed.
How does it differ from the premium editions?
It shares hand-painting with the premium tier but has a much larger edition of 250 and a lower accessible price point.
Are all impressions the same?
No. The hand-painting means impressions vary in palette and detail across the run.
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.