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Nights Of Vanity Deluxx Fluxx
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Nights Of Vanity Deluxx Fluxx" is a hand-finished screen print from a varied edition of 20, tied to FAILE's Deluxx Fluxx arcade project. Distributed in connection with the exhibition and its Perrier sponsorship, this small giveaway edition carries the neon-charged, playful energy of the immersive Deluxx Fluxx environment.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: They are giving away 2 prints here at the show - from a varied edition of 20 called - Nights of Vanity Deluxx Fluxx. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The Deluxx Fluxx Arcade was one of FAILE's most ambitious experiential projects, an interactive black-light arcade, and prints connected to it carry that installation's cultural weight. With only 20 varied impressions given away in an event context, survivorship is low and provenance is closely tied to the show itself, making documented examples especially sought after.
Collector Perspective
Because this was a small varied edition distributed at the show rather than sold as a standard release, buyers value examples with clear event provenance. Each of the 20 differs through hand finishing. The Deluxx Fluxx association is the key selling point, and collectors should confirm the piece's link to the exhibition and its hand-finished status.
Historical Context
Deluxx Fluxx, a collaboration FAILE developed with Bäst, reimagined the arcade as an art environment with playable custom games under black light. Debuting in the early 2010s across multiple cities, it exemplified FAILE's push beyond flat work into interactive, pop-culture-saturated space, and this print is a tangible relic of that project.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2013
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print | Hand Finished; catalog dimensions 20.75 x 12.5 cm.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: They are giving away 2 prints here at the show - from a varied edition of 20 called - Nights of Vanity Deluxx Fluxx.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2013 and attributes the edition to Faile Shop.
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
What is Deluxx Fluxx?
It is FAILE's interactive black-light arcade project, an immersive environment of custom playable games and installation art.
How was this print distributed?
It came from a varied edition of 20 associated with the exhibition and its Perrier sponsorship.
Is each print unique?
Yes, as a hand-finished varied edition, each of the 20 impressions differs.
Why is provenance important here?
Because it was an event giveaway, documented connection to the Deluxx Fluxx show strengthens an example's desirability.
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