$576
MR. BRAINWASH AKA THIERRY GUETTA (French, 1966) LEGEND FOREVER , 2015 Screenprint on paper with acrylic Signed in pencil vertically lower left "Mr. Brainwash" Numbered in pencil lower right "38/80" 30 by 22 inches Mr. Brainwash is perhaps best known for his role in the film Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010), which documented his rise to success in 2008. He has been quoted as saying, “Banksy captured me becoming an artist, in the end, I became his biggest work of art.” The four posters were used to advertise his much hyped Los Angeles solo exhibition titled "Life is Beautiful". Much like Warhol, Mr. Brainwash re-appropriates popular images and juxtaposes them within his canvas—however, where Warhol used Marilyn, Brainwash uses Charlie Chaplin, Madonna, monkeys and Kate Moss. Printing Muhammad Ali four times across the page, Brainwash exalts Ali to iconic status. With Ali's recent death, the print has become one of the most sought after prints of thee artist. Mr. Brainwash has exhibited extensively around the world, including recent shows at Art Miami and LA Art Show. $2,000-4,000 REQUEST A CONDITION REPORT Categories: Mr. Brainwash
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-09-01
