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Mr Brainwash Paints Mural For The Oscars

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Mr Brainwash Paints Mural For The Oscars

January 29, 2011

To commemorate the Oscars and Exit Through The Gift Shop’s nomination into its Best Documentary category by the Academy, Mr Brainwash painted a mural on La Brea Ave. of the Oscar statuette wearing a hoodie guarded, and filmed, by Storm Troopers.

“Life is Beautiful: Under Construction” Pop Up Show At Art Basel Miami

Art Basel

“Life is Beautiful: Under Construction” Pop Up Show At Art Basel Miami

Dec 2, 2010

Mr Brainwash’s Art Basel debut came unannounced to Art Basel: Miami Beach and caused a stir with “Life is Beautiful: Under Construction.”

The pop-up show consisted of Storm Troopers looking out on various floors of the building, housing works from Mr Brainwash on all kinds of mediums.

Carmel International Film Festival

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Carmel International Film Festival

October 12, 2010

Mr Brainwash was invited to fill the grounds of the Carmel International Film Festival, located in Carmel, California, with his work. The locals who were aware of MBW through Exit Through the Gift Shop and his first ever solo exhibition at Columbia Square in Hollywood, even offered their walls for Mr Brainwash to “do anything with.”

Keep A Child Alive Charity with Alicia Keys

Charity

Keep A Child Alive Charity with Alicia Keys

September 30, 2010

Keep A Child Alive is a non-profit organization co-founded by Alicia Keys that strives to eradicate HIV/AIDS in children and families. Each year, Keep A Child Alive hosts a charity event to raise funding for their mission; Mr Brainwash has contributed a print to be auctioned at the event, its proceeds from the winning auction bid were donated to the organization.

“Printemps Loves NY” Collaboration

Collaboration

“Printemps Loves NY” Collaboration

September 28, 2010

Printemps, a department store in France, teamed up with Mr Brainwash for Paris Fashion Week.

Printemps was designed by architects Jules and Paul Sedille in 1865 and is noted for its historic significance in the city.

New York-themed large scale works from Mr Brainwash and other artists who have contributed to the installation adorned Printemps’ window display, works that portrayed the cliches of American lifestyle and celebrated beloved American designers.

Exit Through the Gift Shop (USA Release)

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Exit Through the Gift Shop (USA Release)

April 16, 2010

The highly-anticipated Sundance hit, Exit Through The Gift Shop, was released to theaters in the US on April 16th, 2010.

The documentary had its run with audiences in the UK on March 5th, and was also screened at the 60th anniversary of the Berlin film festival on February 15th, 2010.

“Life Is Beautiful: Icons” NY Solo Exhibit

Exhibit

“Life Is Beautiful: Icons” NY Solo Exhibit

February 14, 2010

In 2010, Mr Brainwash invaded the Meatpacking District with “Life is Beautiful: Icons”, his first New York solo show.

This show was bigger than ever, covering a 15,000 square foot, multi-story warehouse.

The downstairs displayed Mr Brainwash’s evocative portraits of music legends, constructed from bits of broken records. The exhibit also featured a 10-foot tall boom box and a life-size NYC taxicab in Matchbox toy car packaging. Icons was so popular that it was extended for three months, reopened as “Life is Beautiful: Icons Remixed”, with new installations, and extended for an additional three months.

Mr Brainwash had now shown both coasts the force of his solo exhibitions. Prestigious auction houses and collectors, including Christie’s and Phillips de Pury, took notice by offering his work in high-profile auctions.

The art show space was also used to host an exclusive party during New York Fashion Week for Gwen Stefani’s fashion line, L.A.M.B.

Exit Through The Gift Shop, Sundance Film Festival

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Exit Through The Gift Shop, Sundance Film Festival

January, 24 2010

Exit Through The Gift Shop was released during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Attendees were curious to see what Banksy had in store, as the film presented by his camp could not be found in the festival’s programming.

The only clues to Banksy’s participation in the film festival were the stencils that popped up on some of the buildings around the city.

In true Banksy fashion the affair was wrapped up in mystery, as the documentary directed by the Scarlet Pimpernel of street art, using film footage Mr Brainwash had accumulated in the ten years he followed a number of street artists with his camera during it’s rebirth, was unveiled for the first time to the public eye.

The documentary was a huge hit among Sundance attendees, you can read more about the event on The Guardian.