Mr. Brainwash
Keep it Unreal, 2023, Mr. Brainwash
2023

Name: Keep it Unreal, 2023, Mr. Brainwash
Brand: Mr. Brainwash
Price: 31432.45 CHF
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About the Item

“Keep It Unreal” (2023) by Mr. Brainwash is a striking silkscreen and mixed-media original on paper, measuring 127 x 96 cm (50 x 38 in). The artwork features Mr. Brainwash’s signature blend of pop culture references, graffiti-inspired elements, and playful subversion. The focal point is a stylized ape figure holding a bold message—an emblem of the artist’s well-known knack for marrying humor with social commentary. This one-of-a-kind composition demonstrates Mr. Brainwash’s innovative approach to combining stenciling, paint splatters, and layered imagery. Collectors are drawn to its visually compelling details: from the vibrant drips and iconic cartoon nods to the layered collage background. Each unique mark and splash of color showcases the artist’s hands-on process, making this piece as intriguing up close as it is from afar. The piece is in excellent condition, with bright pigments and crisp silkscreen lines that retain their impact. The mixed-media layering appears seamlessly integrated, and the paper remains clean and well-preserved. When viewed in person, the rich textures and subtle color transitions enrich the overall visual experience. Mr. Brainwash, recognized internationally for blending street art and pop aesthetics, has cultivated a dynamic style that resonates with a broad audience. “Keep It Unreal” continues his tradition of using familiar characters and motifs to deliver messages of optimism and irreverent wit. As a pivotal part of his recent body of work, it exemplifies the vibrant, forward-thinking energy he brings to the contemporary art scene. “Keep It Unreal” represents Mr. Brainwash’s characteristic fusion of street culture, playfulness, and modern artistry—offering a distinctive acquisition for those seeking a compelling statement piece.

Creator:
Mr. Brainwash (1966, French)
Creation Year:
2023
Dimensions:
Height: 50.01 in (127 cm)Width: 37.8 in (96 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
Medium:
Paper
Movement & Style:
Pop Art
Period:
2010-
Framing:
Framing Options Available
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Porto, PT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2214215733432

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Mr. Brainwash

Mr. Brainwash is a French street Pop artist and videographer known for his large-scale installations and prints of celebrities like Madonna, Kate Moss and Marilyn Monroe. His practice of subverting cultural iconography and appropriation borrows from Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Bansky.

Fellow street artist Alec Monopoly has said that he considers Mr. Brainwash a mentor. He is perhaps best known for his role in Banksy’s documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010), which features Mr. Brainwash’s rise to success in the street art scene. Much like Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol, Mr. Brainwash's popularity in Pop art happened almost overnight after the premiere of the film, in which he remarks, “Banksy captured me becoming an artist. In the end, I became his biggest work of art.”

Born Thierry Guetta, Mr. Brainwash moved to Los Angeles when he was 15, where he attended high school before dropping out. The artist later ran a successful vintage clothing store in the city. His interest in street art was spurred by a visit to France in 1999, where he learned that his cousin was the famed graffiti artist Space Invader. Having developed a knack for filming, Mr. Brainwash started to record the nightly escapades of Invader and other street artists such as Shepard Fairey.

In 2013, Mr. Brainwash was included in the exhibition “Art Wars” at Saatchi Gallery in London. He has since developed an exceptional international reputation beyond hype-culture; his followers are captivated by his use of positive messages, an uplifting outlook and a retrospection of life through street and contemporary art alike, of which his global growing fan base can't get enough.

In the present day, Mr. Brainwash's international fan base of collectors has propelled his blue-chip artwork into the upper tier of desirability where he has joined the ranks of contemporary Pop art masters such as KAWS, Roy Lichtenstein and Jeff Koons.

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Paper

Close Before Striking II, 2014 Image size: 20 in. H x 16 in. W Frame size: 24 in. H x 20 in. W x 1 in. D Collage, watercolor, and graphite Mounted on a white frame. _________________________________ Roberto Fonfría lives and works in Miami, Fl He was born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1969 Roberto Fonfría creates stories through a random mix of found images, photographs, drawings, and words. He combines these elements and builds layers and textures using acrylics, common objects, and collage. His work explores human behavior and social rules with a critic eye and humor, touching on personal themes such as dreams, fears, and memories. The images come from old magazines...

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