Lot 07

Technique: Silkscreen edition print on paper

Signed: Lower right

Edition: 12/75

Last available

MR.BRAINWASH has quickly became a famous figure on the international street art scene. In June 2008, Mr. Brainwash made his artistic debut with one of Los Angeles’ most memorable solo exhibitions, Life is Beautiful, at the historic CBS Studios on Sunset Boulevard. It was originally scheduled to open for just two weeks, but the exhibition was extended for three months, attracting more than 30,000 visitors. The work of Mr. Brainwash continued to garner recognition from art collectors and street-art enthusiasts. In 2009, Madonna approached him to design the cover of her hugely successful collection, Celebration. On February 14, 2010, Mr. Brainwash made his solo debut in New York with a 15,000-square-foot exhibition in the heart of Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. The exhibition featured paintings and silkscreens with portraits of music legends made from broken records and large-scale sculptural installations, such as a giant explosion box and a NYC taxi in a Matchbox. The exhibition was extended until the beginning of May 2010. His works were bought by large collectors but also by well-known auction houses such as Christie’s and Phillips.