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Pearl Jam Spokane 2013 (First Edition)
Summary
"Pearl Jam Spokane 2013" is FAILE's official concert poster for the band's Spokane date, an 8-color silkscreen on archival paper measuring 18 x 24 inches. Signed and stamped from an artist edition of 100, it fuses FAILE's collage-poster vocabulary with music-poster tradition, marking one of the duo's notable band collaborations.
Why It Matters
Concert-poster editions sit at the crossroads of two collector worlds, art-print buyers and music-memorabilia collectors, which broadens demand. The FAILE x Pearl Jam pairing joins a lineage of celebrated gig posters, and the modest artist edition of 100 makes the signed impressions the most desirable tier of what was a tour-linked release.
Collector Perspective
The distinction here is the artist edition of 100, signed and stamped, separate from any larger show-night run. Music-poster collectors weigh event provenance and condition, while print collectors value the FAILE authorship. The 8-color build and archival stock support long-term display. Verifying signature and stamp is essential to separate this tier from unsigned versions.
Historical Context
Rock-poster culture has long been a proving ground for graphic artists, and FAILE's entry with Pearl Jam in 2013 extended their poster roots into the live-music arena. Pearl Jam's tradition of commissioning distinct artist posters for each tour stop gave FAILE a defined canvas that suited their layered, typographic sensibility.
FAQ
Is this an official concert poster?
Yes, it was produced for Pearl Jam's 2013 Spokane performance.
How many colors are in the print?
It is an 8-color silkscreen printed on archival paper.
What size is the artist edition?
The signed and stamped artist edition numbers 100.
Who collects this piece?
Both FAILE print collectors and Pearl Jam music-memorabilia collectors pursue it.
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.