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Mr. Brainwash Figurative 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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(Biography provided by Arton Contemporary)

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Artist: Mr. Brainwash
Mickey & Minnie
By Mr. Brainwash
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Mr. Brainwash Title: Mickey & Minnie Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas Size: 42 x 42 Inches (43.5 x 43.5 Inches Framed) Year: 2011 Notes: Hand Signed on the Front. Hand Signed,...
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2010s Pop Art Mr. Brainwash Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, ABS

KATE MOSS
By Mr. Brainwash
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media on paper. Hand signed on front; signed, numbered and dated on verso with studio catalog number and thumbprint. Frame size approx 27 x 27 inches. Artwork is i...
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2010s Street Art Mr. Brainwash Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Screen, Stencil

CHARLIE
By Mr. Brainwash
Located in Aventura, FL
Unique mixed media on paper. Hand signed on front; signed, numbered and dated on verso with studio catalog number and thumbprint. Frame size approx 36 x 28 inches. Numbered 1/1. ...
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2010s Street Art Mr. Brainwash Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Screen, Stencil

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Mr. Brainwash figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Mr. Brainwash figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Mr. Brainwash in mixed media, paper, 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 Mr. Brainwash figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 22 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Kunstrasen, Alec Monopoly, and Alex Reagan. Mr. Brainwash figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $17,500 and tops out at $27,000, while the average work can sell for $21,750.
Questions About Mr. Brainwash Figurative Paintings
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    Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Mr. 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mr. 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.

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