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MrBrainwash - Helping Hand
Technique: Mixed on paper
Artist Biography:MrBrainwash is the artistic pseudonym of French artist Thierry Guetta. Born in Garges-lès-Gonesse, France, in 1966, he currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California. He is known for his street style and his appropriation of pop culture and avant-garde art.
He began his career as a documentary filmmaker, shooting urban artists in action. In an unexpected turn of events, Guetta became an artist after meeting Banksy, who encouraged him to make art himself. Since then, he has created a wide range of works, from installation art to graffiti pieces.
MrBrainwash's style is a mix of different influences, including pop art, street art and popular culture. He often uses iconic images of celebrities and popular culture characters in his works, mixing them with elements of graffiti and street art culture. His pieces are usually colorful and bold, and often feature an ironic or satirical message.
MrBrainwash has exhibited in galleries around the world, including the Opera Gallery in Paris, the Miami Art Box and the Contemporary Art Gallery in New York. In 2010, his work was featured in the documentary "Exit Through the Gift Shop," directed by Banksy, which explored street art culture and MrBrainwash's emergence as an artist. He has also collaborated with several brands, including Coca-Cola and Madonna.
In terms of awards, MrBrainwash has been awarded the "Art Now" award by Angeleno Magazine and has been nominated for the "Webby" award for his art website. Despite some critics accusing him of being a "copycat" of other artists, MrBrainwash remains an influential artist in street and urban art culture, and his work continues to be in demand around the world.
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