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Nights Of Vanity Deluxx Fluxx
Summary
"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.
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.
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.
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.