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

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

$5,195

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

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

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

$5,195

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

Shepard FaireyClose Knite, 2009

$1,550

H 24 in W 18 in D 0.01 in

Close Knite

By Shepard Fairey

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Close Knite" 2009, is an original colors screen print on cream, Speckletone fine art paper. by noted American artist Shepard Fairey, b.1970. It is hand signed, d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

CopyrightCopyright SADNESS (PINK) Screen print, acrylic & spray Street art Graffiti Urban, 2016

$390

H 19.69 in W 12.6 in

By Copyright

Located in Madrid, Madrid

Copyright - Sadness Screen - Pink Date of creation: 2016 Medium: Silkscreen, acrylic and spray paint on paper Edition: 25 Size: 50 x 35 cm Condition: In perfect conditions and never ...

Category

2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Spray Paint, Acrylic, Screen, Stencil

Mr. BrainwashMr Brainwash Street Art Screenprint, 2012, Signed, Keep a Child Alive (Blue), 2012

$6,295

H 36 in W 28.25 in

Mr Brainwash Street Art Screenprint, 2012, Signed, Keep a Child Alive (Blue)

By Mr. Brainwash

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Mr. Brainwash Title: Keep a Child Alive (Blue) Medium: Screenprint in colors on archival paper Date: 2012 Edition: 3/150 Image Size: 28" x 20" Sheet Size: 30" x 22 1/4" Frame...

Category

2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Shepard FaireyTIME TO MOVE ON, 2015

$9,000Sale Price|25% Off

H 24 in W 18 in

TIME TO MOVE ON

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Aventura, FL

Screenprint on wood panel. Hand signed and numbered on front and verso by the artist. Edition 1 of 6. Custom framed as pictured. Artwork is in excellent condition. All reasonable...

Category

2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Screen

Mr. BrainwashMr Brainwash Street Art Screenprint, 2018, Signed, Happy Birthday Einstein!, 2018

$6,295

H 36.75 in W 29.25 in

Mr Brainwash Street Art Screenprint, 2018, Signed, Happy Birthday Einstein!

By Mr. Brainwash

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Mr. Brainwash Title: Happy Birthday Einstein! Medium: Screenprint in colors on archival paper Date: 2018 Edition: 96/100 Image Size: 28" x 20" Sheet Size: 30" x 22 1/4" Frame...

Category

2010s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Shepard FaireyRiot Cop, 2009

$8,500

H 44 in W 32 in D 1.5 in

Riot Cop

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Shepard Fairey Riot Cop 2009 Screenprint 41x 29 in. Edition 25 of 75 Pencil signed and numbered Condition: This piece is in perfect c...

Category

Early 2000s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

Shepard FaireyChinese Soldiers, 2006

$3,500

H 25.25 in W 19.25 in D 1.5 in

Chinese Soldiers

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Shepard Fairey Chinese Soldiers 2006 Screenprint 24 x 18 in. Edition 235 of 300 Pencil signed and numbered Condition: This wo...

Category

Early 2000s Street Art Faile Mixed Media

Materials

Screen

HUSHG GIRL Five Colour Screen Print Signed and Numbered by the Artist, 2009

Unavailable|~~$825~~

H 23.63 in W 11.03 in D 0.04 in

G GIRL Five Colour Screen Print Signed and Numbered by the Artist

By HUSH

Located in Palm Desert, CA

G Girl (2009) by Hush Five Colour Screen Print with Spot Varnish 28 x 60 cm Edition 150 Signed and Numbered (75/150) by the artist HUSH is a British mixed media artist who trained a...

Category

Early 2000s 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 ...

Category

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.