Mr Brainwash

Mr Brainwash

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From the moment he burst onto the scene, Mr. Brainwash shook the art world with his bold and innovative style. Blending elements of classic pop art with the raw essence of his street art roots, he creates larger-than-life exhibitions and collaborations. His inventive approach to gallery exhibitions and art shows around the globe has consistently captured the interest of both critics and celebrities.

Subversive and playful as ever, Mr Brainwash breaks all the rules in flamboyant, vibrant original paintings, limited editions and sculpture, which showcase his prolific creativity and his endless ability to both amaze and amuse us. 

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About Mr Brainwash

Mr. Brainwash (real name Thierry Guetta) is a French street artist who rose to fame through his collaboration with Banksy in the 2010 Academy-nominated documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. He was both featured in and responsible for the filming of the project.

Mr. Brainwash’s style has been referred to as a collision of street art and pop art. He often juxtaposes cultural and contemporary icons (such as Marilyn Monroe and Kate Moss) and is greatly influenced by pop artists such as Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. Using and reusing popular imagery and themes borrowed from other famous artists, such as Jeff Koon’s steel balloon animals and Banksy’s ‘Throwing Man’ Mr Brainwash aligns his artistic intentions with those of the original pop artists, producing art for everybody that can be experienced anywhere.

His debut exhibition Life is Beautiful (2008) had sales of five figures for single works and received praise from British street artist Banksy. The following year, Madonna commissioned Mr. Brainwash to design the cover for her album Celebration. His major auction debut occurred at Philips in 2010 where Charlie Chaplin Pink sold for $122,500, from an upper estimate of $70,000. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles.

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More Facts about Mr Brainwash

Yes Mr Brainwash (or Thierry Guetta) is a French street artist  who now lives in Los Angeles.   

Mr Brainwash came about once he discovered his cousin was the famous street artist, 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.

Mr Brainwash started as a film maker.  His street art career was launched with his ‘Life is Beautiful’ exhibition in 2008.  This exhibition was self-financed by Mr Brainwash and generated over a million in sales and attracted 50,000 visitors.

He is the fastest-emerging street artist in history.

Mr Brainwash artwork includes vibrant original paintings, limited editions and sculpture.

He has also been involved in some high profile collaborations including:

  • creating album covers for Madonna and Michael Jackson
  • Creating a mural in Times Square to mark the 100 anniversary of Coca Cola
  • Creating a canvas for a charity project with Pope Francis
  • Unveiling a series of murals on Union Market in Washington D.C. with first lady Michelle Obama to celebrate International Women’s Day. 

Mr Brainwash has a number of high profile celebrity collectors including Samuel L Jackson, the Kardashians, Al Pacino, Lionel Richie, The Beckhams, Snoop Dogg, Rhianna, Pele and the Obamas.

Mr Brainwash is probably best known for his role in Banksy’s documentary Exit Through the gift Shop in 2010. 

Banksy is quoted as saying of him, “Mr Brainwash is a force of nature – he’s a phenomenon.”

Mr Brainwash has also secured his longevity by collaborating on a collection with Banksy which will not be released until his demise.

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