Mr Brainwash (1966) - Everyday life (Unq 1/1)

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Everyday life (Unq 1/1), a hand-signed mixed-media original from 2025 by Mr Brainwash, sold with frame.

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UNIQUE WORK BY MR BRAINWASH!

TO BE MISSED! EXTRAORDINARY WORK! Mr Brainwash calls them the UNIQs.

We offer you one of Mr Brainwash's most sought-after works:

**** Everyday Life ****

Signed in person by the artist. Delivered with the artist's certificate of authenticity (separate). This is a unique artwork as confirmed by the 1/1 on the back of the painting.

Artwork on paper (76.2 x 55.8 cm) sold framed in a black wooden baroque frame, ready to hang.
Dimensions with frame: 93 x 73 cm, depth 3 cm.

This captivating artwork features a chimpanzee sitting on a red Coca-Cola cooler, holding a spray can. In the background, made of newspaper collages and graffiti, the striking words "FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS" appear in bright red. The bold use of primary colors and the stark contrast between classical and urban elements give the scene an intriguing dynamic.

The monkey, a figure of innocence and sagacity, invites deep reflection on ambition and modern society. Mr Brainwash skillfully fuses popular and iconic elements to produce subtle social critique, while inspiring us to follow our dreams.

This hybrid composition fuses the codes of pop art and street art.
The image centers around a serene-looking chimpanzee, seated on an iconic red cooler.
The background unfolds like an urban wall saturated with torn posters and repetitive motifs.
A bright red slogan, drawn with the energy of graffiti, cuts across the upper part of the scene.
Yellow caution tape structures the space with its warnings.
The chromatic contrast between saturated red, yellow warning accents, and shades of gray creates a strong visual rhythm.
The artist here plays with collage aesthetics and the accumulation of popular cultural elements.
The whole reflects a contemporary approach to urban art, where direct messaging meets sophisticated graphic treatment.

The artist Mr. Brainwash, also known as Thierry Guetta, is influenced by the work of many artists, including Charlie Chaplin. Mr Brainwash is famous for his urban pop art style, which combines elements of street art, pop art, and contemporary art. He often uses popular icons and cultural symbols to create visually striking and provocative works.

Banksy is one of the world's most influential street artists, and his distinctive style, which combines striking imagery and messages with a subversive sense of humor, has inspired many artists, including Mr. Brainwash. In Mr. Brainwash's works, one can observe the use of stencils, graffiti, and powerful imagery, reminiscent of Banksy's style.

Mr. Brainwash's works are smart investments, see article:
https://www.catawiki.com/fr/stories/323-pourquoi-les-oeuvres-de-mr-brainwash-sont-elles-des-investissements-intelligents

Seller's Story

Pasqui Galerie is a contemporary art gallery that offers varied exhibitions that highlight and disseminate emerging artistic creation, and also internationally renowned artists, in a beautiful and vast exhibition space, pleasant and warm. The gallery opened its doors on October 24, 2019, created by 2 childhood friends passionate about contemporary art: Agnès Court and David Pasquinelli, this new exhibition space on Saint Etienne is entirely dedicated to contemporary art with an assumed artistic approach.
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UNIQUE WORK BY MR BRAINWASH!

TO BE MISSED! EXTRAORDINARY WORK! Mr Brainwash calls them the UNIQs.

We offer you one of Mr Brainwash's most sought-after works:

**** Everyday Life ****

Signed in person by the artist. Delivered with the artist's certificate of authenticity (separate). This is a unique artwork as confirmed by the 1/1 on the back of the painting.

Artwork on paper (76.2 x 55.8 cm) sold framed in a black wooden baroque frame, ready to hang.
Dimensions with frame: 93 x 73 cm, depth 3 cm.

This captivating artwork features a chimpanzee sitting on a red Coca-Cola cooler, holding a spray can. In the background, made of newspaper collages and graffiti, the striking words "FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS" appear in bright red. The bold use of primary colors and the stark contrast between classical and urban elements give the scene an intriguing dynamic.

The monkey, a figure of innocence and sagacity, invites deep reflection on ambition and modern society. Mr Brainwash skillfully fuses popular and iconic elements to produce subtle social critique, while inspiring us to follow our dreams.

This hybrid composition fuses the codes of pop art and street art.
The image centers around a serene-looking chimpanzee, seated on an iconic red cooler.
The background unfolds like an urban wall saturated with torn posters and repetitive motifs.
A bright red slogan, drawn with the energy of graffiti, cuts across the upper part of the scene.
Yellow caution tape structures the space with its warnings.
The chromatic contrast between saturated red, yellow warning accents, and shades of gray creates a strong visual rhythm.
The artist here plays with collage aesthetics and the accumulation of popular cultural elements.
The whole reflects a contemporary approach to urban art, where direct messaging meets sophisticated graphic treatment.

The artist Mr. Brainwash, also known as Thierry Guetta, is influenced by the work of many artists, including Charlie Chaplin. Mr Brainwash is famous for his urban pop art style, which combines elements of street art, pop art, and contemporary art. He often uses popular icons and cultural symbols to create visually striking and provocative works.

Banksy is one of the world's most influential street artists, and his distinctive style, which combines striking imagery and messages with a subversive sense of humor, has inspired many artists, including Mr. Brainwash. In Mr. Brainwash's works, one can observe the use of stencils, graffiti, and powerful imagery, reminiscent of Banksy's style.

Mr. Brainwash's works are smart investments, see article:
https://www.catawiki.com/fr/stories/323-pourquoi-les-oeuvres-de-mr-brainwash-sont-elles-des-investissements-intelligents

Seller's Story

Pasqui Galerie is a contemporary art gallery that offers varied exhibitions that highlight and disseminate emerging artistic creation, and also internationally renowned artists, in a beautiful and vast exhibition space, pleasant and warm. The gallery opened its doors on October 24, 2019, created by 2 childhood friends passionate about contemporary art: Agnès Court and David Pasquinelli, this new exhibition space on Saint Etienne is entirely dedicated to contemporary art with an assumed artistic approach.
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Details

Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Original
Artist
Mr Brainwash (1966)
Title of artwork
Everyday life (Unq 1/1)
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
United States
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
93 cm
Width
73 cm
Weight
8 kg
Style
Street art
Period
2020+
FranceVerified
719
Objects sold
95%
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