Pop Culture and Beyond Mr. Brainwash has become highly celebrated for his use of pop culture icons and his insightful embrace of vibrant backdrops that reference his beginnings in street art. With layers of collage, the dynamic creations are like an archeological dig, leading you to discover screen-printing and layers of hand painting that combine in a colorful whirlwind. His skillful use of bold imagery, and inspiring massages are the basis for its universal appeal which is evidenced by the artist’s tremendous following worldwide. His artworks are highly approachable, with a playful sensibility that invites viewers in.
Mark Miles Director September 2019
MR. BRAINWASH (FRENCH, b. 1966)
For more than a decade, Thierry Guetta, under his moniker, Mr. Brainwash, has been pushing the envelope of contemporary art. The orchestrated collision of street art and pop art has been his balancing act. The tipping point for Mr. Brainwash was his groundbreaking footage from the widely-acclaimed documentary, Exit b. 1966) Through(French, the Gift Shop. This Academy-nominated film demonstrates the evolution of the street art movement with Mr. Brainwash, who, alongside Banksy, brings the Mr. Brainwash is the moniker of filmmaker and Street Pop artist art to the masses.
MR. BRAINWASH
Thierry Guetta. Born in France in 1966 and based in the U.S., Mr. Brainwash pushing culture’s envelope forstyle. almost a Mr. Brainwash rockedhas thebeen art world with pop his innovative and fearless He uses bringing hisand artthe toraw thecomponents street, the gallery, andart onbeginnings screen. elementsdecade, from pop art’s past of his street Collectors first became aware and of thecollaborations. artist in the highly popular to create larger-than-life exhibitions Mr. Brainwash’s documentary ExitofThrough the Gift Shop, was throughout directed bythe imaginative construction gallery exhibitions and which art shows world hasthe continued to attract attention of critics celebrities alike. renowned graffitithe artist Banksy. It wasand later nominated for an Academy Award.
Navigating between worlds of film, celebrity culture, music, and sports, Mr. Armed with wheat paste, sprayforcans, brushes paint Brainwash has designed album covers Madonna, Rickand Ross, andbuckets, KYGO. His Mr. Brainwash put aside the camera and started artwork was featured in films and television productions such attacking as Molly’s the Game, in 2006 with stencils and of beloved icons and Billions, streets Shameless, and the Kardashians. Mr.posters Brainwash’s talents are showcased quickly becoming a renowned figure in the street artand in creative partnerships with powerhouse brands likeburgeoning Hublot, Coca Cola, Marvel Comics scene. creator Stan Lee. He also collaborated with world known soccer player Pelé, who joined the artist in splattering paint on select artwork.
Now, Mr. Brainwash has brought his street art to six continents and attracted hundreds of thousands visitorsatto massive While undertaking worldwide solo exhibitions and of residency Arthis Basel each year, solo art shows. He has created cover artwork, album campaigns, Mr. Brainwash creates opportunities to engage the public in the world of art. To that videos, and installations a variety of theengagements most iconicand end, Mr. music Brainwash has traveled across the for globe for speaking andaddresses brands at including Madonna, MichaelandJackson, Dalai seminarsfigures including UCLA, Columbia University Semi Permanent, Australia’s largest Lama, Thecreative White conference. House, Coca Cola, Levis, Mercedes, Product Red, and many others.
Mr. Brainwash’s passion extends his commitment to giving back to the community. Mr. Brainwash is unlikeinany artistoftoday. showsLGBT arecenter, journeys – He continues to donate artwork support the LosHis Angeles created self-guided through a pop colorful and commemorative 9/11tours murals to honor theculture victims,wonderland: and partnered with Product beautiful. artworkMr. is aBrainwash pure sensory experience and support like so to RED to raise AIDS His awareness. also lends his yearly organizations as the Prince’sdepicted Trust for the benefit of vulnerable He met manysuch of the subjects in Mr. Brainwash’s art, youth. his works with former Lady Michelle Obama in support of herand organization, are First timeless, reflecting human aspirations the voice“Let thatGirls Learn” that helps adolescent girlsDreams.” attend and complete school. screams, “Follow Your He was also honored to meet privately with Pope Francis in Rome to raise funds for Scholas, the Pope’s personal foundation to serve the youth of the world. Mr. Brainwash continues his journey and “Time Will Tell”.
Just Kidding Silkscreen and mixed media on canvas 28 x 42 inches
Life Is Beautiful Mixed media on canvas 49 x 60 inches
Einstein Silkscreen and mixed media on canvas 36 x 54 inches
Everyday Life Silkscreen and mixed media on canvas 36 x 54 inches
Liberty Stencil and mixed media on canvas 48 x 64 inches
Batman & Robin Silkscreen and mixed media on canvas 42 x 42 inches
Balloon Girl Silkscreen and mixed media on canvas 36 x 54 inches
Juxtapose Silkscreen and mixed media on canvas 64 x 42 inches
Life Is Beautiful Mixed media on canvas 72 x 40 inches
Marilyn Monroe Broken vinyl records on canvas 36 x 36 inches
Jimi Hendrix Broken vinyl records and mixed media on canvas 36 x 36 inches
Chaplin Stencil and mixed media on street signs and wood panels 54 x 67.5 inches
Imagine Stencil and mixed media on fiberglass brick wall and street signs 60 x 43 inches
Juxtapose Stencil and mixed media on street signs and wood panels 72 x 60 inches
Brother’s Advice Stencil and mixed media on street signs, wood panels and fiberglas brick wall 60 x 45 inches
Work Well Together Silkscreen and mixed media on framed canvas 29 x 37 inches
Juxtapose Silkscreen and mixed media on framed canvas 50.5 x 38.5 inches
With All My Love Silkscreen and mixed media on framed canvas 27 x 31 inches
Balloon Girl Silkscreen and mixed media on framed canvas 26 x 30 inches
Einstein Silkscreen and mixed media on framed canvas 29 x 35 inches
Tomato Spray Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 22.5 x 30 inches
Mixed Wall Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 72 x 48 inches
Einstein Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 48 x 64 inches
Einstein Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 48 x 64 inches
Charlie Chaplin Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 50 x 38 inches
Wonder Woman Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 34 x 47 inches
Smile Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 48 x 64 inches
Balloon Girl Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 44 x 44 inches
With All My Love Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 38 x 50 inches
Spray Love Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 30 x 22.5 inches
Kate Moss Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 42 x 42 inches
Brigitte Bardot Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 30 x 36 inches
Marilyn Monroe Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 22.5 x 22.5 inches
Marilyn Monroe Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 22.5 x 30 inches
My Heart Is Yours Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 37 x 37 inches
Bob Marley Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 30 x 22.5 inches
Magnificent Ali Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 38 x 50 inches
Jim Morrison Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 38 x 50 inches
Juxtapose Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 60 x 36 inches
Everyday Life Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 42 x 42 inches
Banksy Thrower Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 36 x 36 inches
Work Well Together Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 22.5 x 30 inches
Not Guilty Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 22 x 22 inches
Dream BIg Dreams Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 38 x 50 inches
Brother’s Advice Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 38 x 50 inches
Juxtapose Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 50 x 38 inches
Batman Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 48 x 64 inches
Captain America Stencil and mixed media on paper 48 x 96 inches
Batman Vs Superman Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 37 x 24 inches
Never Give Up! Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 22.5 x 30 inches
Everyday Life Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 22.5 x 30 inches
Make Your Mark Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 34 x 44 inches
Work Well Together Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 36 x 48 inches
Juxtapose Silkscreen and mixed media on paper 86 x 56 inches
Enjoy Life Now! Noen lightbulbs and acrylic on framed mirror 55.5 x 43.5 inches
Ask Me Anything Noen lightbulbs and acrylic on framed mirror 32.5 x 44.5 inches
You Look Beautiful Noen lightbulbs and acrylic on framed mirror 33.5 x 29.5 inches
Life Is A Comic Book Neon lightbulbs and mixed media on canvas 42 x 28 inches
Work Well Together Neon Lightbulbs, silkscreen and mixed media on canvas 72 x 36 inches
Unititled Oil and mixed media on framed canvas 66 x 96 inches
Brexit Oil on framed canvas 42 x 30 inches
Wild Wild West Oil and framed canvas 48 x 36 inches
Back To School Oil on Framed Canvas 48 x 36 inches
Ready For Dinner Oil on Framed Canvas 29.5 x 35.5 inches
Mother Love Oil on Framed Canvas 26.5 x 26.5 inches
Banksy Romance Oil on Framed Canvas 30 x 26 inches
Untitled Oil on Framed Canvas 28.5 x 38.5 inches
Ballon Girl Stencil and mixed media on fiberglass spray can 72 x 25 x 25 inches
Life Is Beautiful Acylic on cast resin sculpture 17 x 11 x 4 inches
Life Is Beautiful Mixed media on enameled steel sculpture 42 x12 x 10 inches
San Francisco Is Beautiful Silkscreen edition print on paper 22.5 x 30 inches Edition of 95
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