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Til We Part
Summary
Til We Part is a 2024 FAILE screen print in a small edition of 47, printed in acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 archival paper at 18 x 24 inches. Signed, stamped, and embossed, its title and matching edition suggest it is a deliberate companion to We Belong Together within FAILE's Pop-romance output.
Why It Matters
An edition of 47 makes Til We Part a limited, hand-worked screen print, and its title reads as the emotional counterpoint to We Belong Together, both released at the same size and edition in 2024. This apparent pairing gives collectors a compelling reason to acquire the two as a set, doubling their narrative and display impact.
Collector Perspective
The tight edition of 47 and acrylic hand-finishing drive collectibility and per-impression variation. Lenox 100 archival stock ensures durability, and signed, stamped, and embossed marks secure provenance. Its symmetry with We Belong Together, matching dimensions and edition size, makes acquiring both a natural diptych strategy.
Historical Context
FAILE frequently releases paired works that stage emotional opposites, and Til We Part sits opposite We Belong Together as parting and union. Rooted in the duo's appropriation of vintage romance and comic imagery, the pairing continues FAILE's long practice of turning sentimental tropes into layered, ironic screen prints.
FAQ
Is Til We Part part of a pair?
It appears to pair with We Belong Together, matching at 18 x 24 inches and edition 47, as an emotional counterpoint.
How limited is it?
It is an edition of 47, signed, stamped, and embossed by FAILE.
What materials are used?
Acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 archival paper.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 18 x 24 inches.
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.