Faile Mixed Media

American

The art collective Faile, is formed by Patrick Miller and Patrick McNeil. Both artists met at school and studied graphic design. In 1999 they formed a group with the nickname A-Life, under which (and under the influence of a young Shepard Fairey) they began to wheatpaste their posters around the big American cities. Soon they met who would become a third temporary member, the Japanese Aiko Nakagawa. In 2006, she would leave the group to start her own solo career and today is known as Lady Aiko. After an arrest, precisely for wheatpasting, they changed the name of the group to Faile (anagram of A-Life). Soon after they already had created an image and began to expand their brand to other continents sticking their designs on the streets of other cities in Europe and Asia. Like Obey, this group aims to create social criticism, generate artistic interest and awareness. Faile was part of that group of young emerging artists of the urban subculture that promoted the art in the streets. With their printed impressions, Faile promotes the access of the artwork to the general public at affordable prices. They began working with the stencil, preferring this technique because their work would have more durability. Gradually they combined it with painting, mixed media and collage. Thanks to his extensive knowledge in printing techniques, these two artists have taken the collage to another level and in his works can see how many printed layers are superimposed on top of each other to later be torn, suggesting the lower layers. As Mimmo Rotella did a few decades before, Faile creates their own version of the decollage technique. The work of these artists is highly influenced by the comic, film and fiction novels. If we look at the aesthetics of their work we can see how this neo pop art presented to us, represents its own modern version of the aesthetics of Roy Lichtenstein and, as already mentioned, an improved technique of Mimmo Rotella's decollage. All their works explore the world of contradictions and how they complement each other, based on the theory of yin-yang. So opposites as love and hatred, violence and peace or beauty and ugliness share the limelight in their paintings. Faile members currently reside in Brooklyn, New York, where they have their workshop. Their current creations explore media, from traditional canvas to other more diverse as wood or glass. They also have a very prolific activity by editing their own limited edition prints, and creating their own line of merchandising. So far they have published four books with their works entitled "Orange", "Death", "Boredom" and "Lavender”. Their works are internationally recognized and has been exhibited in major galleries around the world. Some of them have come to get tens of thousands of euros.

Artist: Faile

FaileHappens Everyday 1986 Lt. Ed. Silkscreen on Canadian Maplewood Skateboard Deck, 2018

$1,500

Happens Everyday 1986 Lt. Ed. Silkscreen on Canadian Maplewood Skateboard Deck

By Faile

Located in New York, NY

Faile Happens Everyday 1986, 2018 Silkscreen on 7-Ply Canadian Maplewood Skateboard Deck 30 × 9 3/4 × 3/10 inches Edition: 66 of 150 Signed on the Deck Fai...

Category

2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Screen

Dave BuonaguidiJust Be Nice - Blue on Red (Typographic, Graphic Design, Pop Art, ~39% OFF), 2022

$198Sale Price|39% Off

H 11.81 in W 8.27 in

Just Be Nice - Blue on Red (Typographic, Graphic Design, Pop Art, ~39% OFF)

Located in Kansas City, MO

Dave Buonaguidi Just Be Nice - Blue on Red Hand Pulled Screenprint with Glitter on Fine Paper 2022 Size: 11.81 × 8.27 inches (30 x 21 cm) Edition: AP of 80 Signed and numbered by ha...

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2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Glitter, Screen

Shepard FaireyIcarus Pride (Climate Change, Ecological Responsibility, Hubris, ~44% OFF), 2022

$388Sale Price|44% Off

H 36 in W 24 in

Icarus Pride (Climate Change, Ecological Responsibility, Hubris, ~44% OFF)

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Kansas City, MO

Shepard Fairey Icarus Pride Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2022 Size: 36 x 24 inches (91.4 × 61.0 cm) Edition: 500 Signed by Shepard Fairey, dated and numbered b...

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2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Mr. BrainwashMr. Brainwash "Beautiful Girl" Mixed Media, 2025

$8,500

H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 2 in

Mr. Brainwash "Beautiful Girl" Mixed Media

By Mr. Brainwash

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Brainwash, Mr. Title: Beautiful Girl Date: 2025 Medium: Silkscreen and Mixed Media on Paper Unframed Dimensions: 20" x 16" Framed Dimensions: 26" x 22" Signature: Sign...

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2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Screen

Mr. BrainwashMr. Brainwash Playing Cowboy Screenprint on Archival Paper, Signed, 2020, 2020

$5,395

H 44.38 in W 32.5 in

Mr. Brainwash Playing Cowboy Screenprint on Archival Paper, Signed, 2020

By Mr. Brainwash

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Mr. Brainwash Title: Playing Cowboy Medium: Screenprint in colors on archival paper Date: 2020 Edition: 26/85 Sheet Size: 44 3/8" x 32 1/2" Image Size: 40" x 28" Signature: H...

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2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Yvon TaillandierFour Seasons 1988 - Original Handsigned Screen Print, 1988

$300

H 11.42 in W 14.38 in

Four Seasons 1988 - Original Handsigned Screen Print

By Yvon Taillandier

Located in Paris, IDF

Yvon TAILLANDIER Four Seasons 1988 Original screen print Handsigned in pencil Justified e.a (artist's proof) On vellum 29 x 36.5 cm (c. 11.4 x 14.3 in) Excellent condition

Category

1980s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Mr. BrainwashMr Brainwash Street Art Screenprint, 2017, Signed, Justice League, 2017

$5,395

H 47.5 in W 34.25 in

Mr Brainwash Street Art Screenprint, 2017, Signed, Justice League

By Mr. Brainwash

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Mr. Brainwash Title: Justice League Medium: Screenprint in colors on hand torn archival paper Date: 2017 Edition: 27/100 Sheet Size: 47 1/2" x 34 1/4" Image Size: 42 1/4" x 2...

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2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Mr DoodleHolding Hands (red), 2021

$6,548

H 23.63 in W 23.63 in

Holding Hands (red)

By Mr Doodle

Located in London, GB

Original screenprint on Gloss Enamel Ink on Somerset Radiant White Tub sized 410gsm paper Signed and numbered by the artist in black archival ink From the Pop Heart Portfolio 60 x 60...

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2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Shepard FaireyShepard Fairey Wetland Power's Silkscreen Print With Gold Metallic Inks Street, 2023

$1,200

H 24 in W 18 in

Shepard Fairey Wetland Power's Silkscreen Print With Gold Metallic Inks Street

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

This Wetland Powers print examines the repercussions of a Supreme Court largely in the pockets of big oil. Government is supposed to create the greatest good f...

Category

2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

NYCHOSNYCHOS - Dissection of Homer Simpson Screen Print Art Urban Street The Simpsons, 2020

$1,798

H 29.53 in W 24 in

NYCHOS - Dissection of Homer Simpson Screen Print Art Urban Street The Simpsons

Located in Draper, UT

Step into the vibrant world of urban artistry with NYCHOS' "Dissection of Homer Simpson" screen print, a captivating piece that melds street sensibilitie...

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2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Never2501KALIYUGA Gold Screen Print + Black Letter Press Limited Edition Signed, Numbered, 2015

$400

H 22 in W 16 in D 0.1 in

KALIYUGA Gold Screen Print + Black Letter Press Limited Edition Signed, Numbered

Located in Palm Desert, CA

KALIYUGA (2015) by 2501 Gold Screen Print + Black Letter Press On 290gsm Coventry Rag 40 x 50 cm, 16 x 22 inches Edition Size: 100 Numbered (09/100) and Signed by the artist Jacopo ...

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2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Matt GondekMIGHTY VIBRAS, 2018

$900Sale Price|25% Off

H 23 in W 14 in D 0.5 in

MIGHTY VIBRAS

By Matt Gondek

Located in Aventura, FL

Collaboration between Matt Gondek and J Balvin. Wood print on birch. Hand signed and numbered on verso by Matt Gondek. From the edition of 300. Certificate ...

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2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Birch, Screen

Shepard FaireyShepard Fairey "THE GREED DEPRESSION" 2020 Silkscreen Print Edition of 300, 2020

$1,000

H 24 in W 18 in

Shepard Fairey "THE GREED DEPRESSION" 2020 Silkscreen Print Edition of 300

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

THE GREED DEPRESSION 18 inches by 24 inches Edition of 15/300 Silkscreen print Signed and Numbered by the artist in pencil, Shepard Fairey.

Category

2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Previously Available Items

FaileIt Happens Everyday

Sold

H 24 in W 20 in D 2.5 in

It Happens Everyday

By Faile

Located in Dallas, TX

FAILE It Happens Everyday Metal Sculpture 24 x 20 x 2.5 Pieces from FAILE TOWER Sculpture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

FaileVictoire, 2014

Sold

H 6.3 in W 20.08 in D 3.15 in

Victoire

By Faile

Located in Hamburg, DE

FAILE (Brooklyn-based art collective in the form of Patrick Miller and Patrick McNeill) Victoire 2014 Copper Plate and Silkscreen Ink on Wood, Steel Frame Dimensions: 16 x 51 x 8 cm ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Faile mixed media for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Faile mixed media available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Faile in mixed media, wood, acrylic paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the street art style. Not every interior allows for large Faile mixed media, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Omar Hassan, Jane Bauman, and Fabien Rocca. Faile mixed media prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,500 and tops out at $21,000, while the average work can sell for $15,000.