Mr. Brainwash Abstract Paintings
French, b. 1966
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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By Mr. Brainwash
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 2018, this spray paint and stickers on plywood is hand-signed by Mr. Brainwash (Garges-lès-Gonesse 1966 -) in ink. This is a unique and original work.
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By Mr. Brainwash
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 2018, this spray paint and stickers on plywood is hand-signed by Mr. Brainwash (Garges-lès-Gonesse 1966 -) in ink. This is a unique and original work.
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2010s Contemporary Mr. Brainwash Abstract Paintings
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- Is Mr. Brainwash collectable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, Mr. Brainwash is collectable. His artwork is highly sought-after, and many of his prints have increased in value over the years. The 2010 documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop helped to make the artist widely known, contributing to interest from collectors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mr. Brainwash art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mr. Brainwash uses art to make a provocative statement. He takes copyrighted works and alters them to undermine the tone of the original piece or product. You too can make a statement by collecting a selection of Mr. Brainwash’s works on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Mr. Brainwash often creates his art by using stencils and screen prints, as well as paint. Some of his most well-known works include Balloon Girl, Never Give Up, Retrospect, Polaroid Boy, Spider Man and Superheroes (Blue). On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mr. Brainwash art.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024Many art lovers believe that Mr. Brainwash is worth investing in. He is best known for his large-scale installations and depictions of celebrities like Madonna, Kate Moss and Marilyn Monroe. His practice of subverting cultural iconography and appropriation borrows from Andy Warhol and Banksy. Mr. Brainwash's international fan base of collectors has propelled his blue-chip artwork into the upper tier of desirability. However, whether or not it's worth investing in Mr. Brainwash art is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Mr. Brainwash art and other art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Thierry Guetta is called Mr. Brainwash because he chose that name to serve as his artistic pseudonym. Prior to starting his own career as a street artist, Mr. Brainwash recorded the nightly escapades of Invader and other street artists such as Shepard Fairey. That experience convinced him that art was often an attempt to brainwash the public by using images to encourage them to adopt certain values or beliefs. In his own work, Mr. Brainwash attempts to fill viewers' minds with positive, uplifting messages — to brainwash them in a good way. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Mr. Brainwash art.