For over a decade, Thierry Guetta, known in the art world as Mr. Brainwash, has been at the forefront of the contemporary art scene, blending street art with pop culture. His breakthrough moment came with the critically acclaimed documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop, directed by Banksy. This film traces Guetta’s evolution from an obsessive documentarian of street artists to a celebrated artist in his own right.
Mr. Brainwash revolutionized the art scene with his bold and inventive style, resulting in monumental exhibitions and high-profile collaborations that have captured the attention of both critics and celebrities. His expansive practice encompasses film, celebrity culture, music, and sports, with standout projects that include designing album covers for icons like Madonna, Rick Ross, and KYGO. His work has also been featured in notable productions such as Molly’s Game, Billions, Shameless, and even within the omnipresent Kardashian empire.
Collaborations with influential brands such as Hublot, Coca-Cola, and Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee highlight Mr. Brainwash’s versatile talents. His partnership with soccer legend Pelé, where they jointly added paint splashes to select artworks, exemplifies his collaborative ethos and creative ingenuity. Currently, Mr. Brainwash has taken over The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, CA, with “The Mr. Brainwash Art Museum” popup exhibit. Through these diverse ventures, Mr. Brainwash continues to push past the boundaries of contemporary art, leaving his mark on the cultural landscape of our modern era.
The Core Fine Art is delighted to present an exclusive preview of Discovering Mr. Brainwash at the Jonathan Club, Los Angeles on September 5, 2024. This is the first collaboration between the art gallery and the social club.
Celebrated for his audacious blend of pop and street art, Mr. Brainwash commands a global audience and is revered by critics and celebrities alike. His meteoric rise is chronicled in the Banksy-directed documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop, which showcases his years spent filming street artist legends. As anticipation mounts for his new documentary, directed by Michael D. Ratner and produced by OBB Pictures, Mr. Brainwash is once again poised to redefine the contemporary art scene.
Amidst the exclusive setting of the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles, Discovering Mr. Brainwash catalyzes a rich visual dialogue, considering the ways in which cultural symbols and artifacts are repurposed and reinterpreted within the currents of contemporary expression.
Set against the backdrop of the club’s Florentine Lounge, Discovering Mr. Brainwash features the artist’s reinterpretation of seven oil paintings and sculptures. Here, Mr. Brainwash navigates the intersection of old and new, blending iconic works with obscure street art and pop culture imagery. This synthesis forces a collision of eras that both honors and disrupts the original pieces—breathing new life into canonical works while questioning the hierarchy and sanctity traditionally associated with them.
The Renaissance-inspired architecture of the Florentine Lounge provides an apt environment for the artist’s reimagined oil paintings. Discovering Mr. Brainwash transforms the space into an interactive canvas where the artist’s playful interventions spring to life. The Core Fine Art enhances this experience for Jonathan Club members by integrating the lounge’s existing artwork into the show. Using digitally animated features derived from the artist’s signature motifs, attendees are invited to engage directly with these installations, prompting a reassessment of how modern perspectives alter our understanding of historical artworks. By challenging the sanctity of these works while also celebrating their enduring significance, Discovering Mr. Brainwash becomes not just an exhibition but an exploration of the intersections between art, culture, and technology in the 21st century.
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Imagiro on Huntington Library Park
Projection on Canvas
“In the garden’s stillness, origami petals quietly unfold.”
Space Invader Invasion - Mount Wilson Observatory
Projection on Canvas
“Space invaders touch down in Griffith Park!”
Retro Robot Revolution
Oil on vintage canvas
20 x 14 in / 50.8 x 35.5 cm
“Beneath the surface, one might ask whether we are not all, in some way, governed by the omnipresent tide of 21st-century technologies.”
Angels Flight
“As if from a celestial vantage point, Michelangelo’s cherubs ponder humankind’s relentless drive to breach the bounds of our existence.”
Edible Arrangement
Oil on vintage canvas
36 x 24 in / 91.4 x 60.9 cm
“From the soup can immortalized by Andy Warhol, a bouquet of flowers emerges, blooming defiantly against the can’s mundane promise.”
Cover Up
Mixed Media on canvas
51 x 86 in / 129.5 x 218.4 cm
“Mondrian’s modernist grid overlays a pastoral landscape, exposing the friction between our need for control and the untamed beauty of the natural world.”
Pop Flowers
Mixed Media on canvas
58.5 x 40 in / 148.5 x 101.6 cm
“Andy Warhol’s pop art finds a compelling counterpoint in van Gogh’s sunflowers, highlighting the tension between artistic depiction and the layers of reality.”
Urban Development
Oil on vintage canvas
58.5 x 40 in / 148.5 x 101.6 cm
“Banksy’s street rats ready a bucolic countryside for the inevitable creep of urban life.”
Brushed Armor
Mixed Media on canvas
23 x 38 in / 58.4 x 96.5 cm
“Street artists wield their paint rollers in an ongoing joust, turning the urban canvas into a stage for a deeper struggle over identity and impact.”
Sold Out - California Landscape - Oaks and meadow
Projection on Canvas
“Nature’s off the shelves—urban expansion is complete.”
Corrupted Oil Jerry - Mount Shasta and Spirit Lake
Projection on Canvas
“Wildfires: California’s most intense art exhibit.”
Splashed Paint Bucket
7.75 x 6.5 x 6.5 in / 19.7 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm
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“Caution:
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Franchise of the Mind
Coffee table book 128 pages Click here to purchase.
The first full publication of Mr. Brainwash’s highly sought-after street-inspired contemporary art.
Balloon Girl, 2019
Oil and stencil on canvas
19 x 25.5 in / 48.3 x 64.8 cm
Everyday Life, 2022
Silkscreen and mixed media on canvas
54.75 x 42.75 in / 139.1 x 108.6 cm
Work Well Together, 2024
Silkscreen and mixed media on canvas with splashed frame
64.5 x 64.5 in / 163.8 x 163.8 cm
Pop Scene, 2019
Silkscreen and mixed media on paper
36 x 36 in / 91.4 x 91.4 cm
Silkscreen and mixed media on wood
37 x 61 in / 93.98 x 154.9 cm
Marilyn Monroe, 2024
Broken vinyl records on canvas 36 x 36 in / 91.4 x 91.4 cm
36 x 36 in / 91.4 x 91.4 cm
76 x 20 x 60 in / 193 x 50.8 x 154.2 cm
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