Mr BRAINWASH | Street Artist


BIOGRAPHY

Mr. Brainwash, born Thierry Guetta in 1966 in Garges-lès-Gonesse, France, is a French-born street artist and filmmaker who gained global recognition for his colorful, pop-infused artworks and his role in the Banksy-directed documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. Initially working as a videographer in Los Angeles, Guetta turned to art under the name Mr. Brainwash in the mid-2000s, quickly making waves in the urban art world.

Some key milestones in his career include:

  • Becoming the central figure in Banksy’s 2010 documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop, which blurred the lines between artist and hype.
  • Staging large-scale exhibitions and installations in Los Angeles, New York, London, and beyond.
  • Collaborating with major figures and institutions, including Madonna, the Olympics, and Coca-Cola.

  • Known for his positivity and “Life is Beautiful” mantra, Mr. Brainwash continues to blend street culture, celebrity imagery, and optimistic messaging. To learn more, visit his Wikipedia page.


    STYLE AND WORK

    Mr. Brainwash’s style is a vibrant mash-up of Pop Art and street art, combining cultural icons, slogans, graffiti techniques, and mixed media. His approach is often maximalist, playful, and unapologetically loud — designed to evoke joy, curiosity, and mass appeal.

    Core elements of his artistic style include:

  • Mediums: Spray paint, stencils, sculpture, printmaking, and large-scale mixed-media on canvas or walls.
  • Themes: Pop culture, celebrity, hope, rebellion, and the power of positivity.
  • Influences: Andy Warhol, Banksy, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and the 1980s street art boom.

  • Among his most recognized works are:

  • Life is Beautiful (slogan series)
  • Einstein with a sign
  • Mona Lisa Smile
  • Charlie Chaplin with flowers

  • Mr. Brainwash’s artworks have been collected by celebrities, auction houses, and institutions alike. Despite ongoing debates about authenticity and spectacle, his energetic presence continues to shape the intersection of pop and urban art. For more, visit his official website.

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