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Summer Block Party (First Edition)
Summary
Summer Block Party is a 2025 FAILE sculptural edition of 125, comprising eight individually hand-painted 2 x 2 x 2 inch wood blocks in a custom cardstock box. Finished in acrylic, silkscreen ink, and spray paint on wood, the set assembles into a 4 x 4 x 4 inch cube and ships with a numbered, embossed COA.
Why It Matters
This is a rare three-dimensional FAILE release, moving beyond the print format into interactive, configurable sculpture. The eight hand-painted blocks reference FAILE's celebrated large-scale block installations, letting collectors own a miniature version of a signature body of work. The interactive cube format makes it distinct within an edition-driven catalog.
Collector Perspective
Because each block is hand-painted, every set of eight is unique, and the reconfigurable cube offers multiple display faces. The numbered, embossed COA authenticates the edition of 125. As a sculptural object rather than a wall print, it appeals to collectors seeking dimensional FAILE work and complements a print-focused collection.
Historical Context
FAILE's painted wooden blocks are among their most recognizable large-scale works, exhibited in monumental stacks. Summer Block Party translates that installation language into a collectible edition, extending the duo's practice of remixing appropriated imagery across surfaces into a tactile, hand-finished sculptural format in 2025.
FAQ
Is this a print or a sculpture?
It is a sculptural edition: eight hand-painted 2 x 2 x 2 inch wood blocks that assemble into a 4 x 4 x 4 inch cube, packaged in a custom box.
Are the blocks hand-painted?
Yes, each block is individually hand-painted in acrylic, silkscreen ink, and spray paint, so every set is unique.
How is it authenticated?
The set includes a numbered, embossed certificate of authenticity, within an edition of 125.
What does it reference?
It echoes FAILE's celebrated large-scale painted wood-block installations in a collectible miniature format.
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.