Mr. Brainwash

Thierry Guetta, known now as Mr Brainwash, has been creating eye-catching street art for over a decade now. His fusion street art and pop art has drawn attention of critics and celebrities alike. He broke through in the art world with his footage in the 2010 British documentary, Exit Through the Gift Shop, which was directed by street artist Banksy and narrated by Rhys Ifans. This Academy-nominated film shows the journey of the street art movement with Mr Brainwash, Banksy, and many others.

It all began when Guetta discovered his cousin is the street artist known as Invader. Fascinated, he accompanied Invader and his friends, who included Monsieur André and Zevs, on their nocturnal adventures, documenting everything. Invader visited Guetta in LA and arranged a meeting with Shepard Fairey. He followed Fairey as Fairey traveled the world executing the OBEY Giant campaign, and filmed numerous artists at work, among them Poster Boy, Seizer, Neck Face, Sweet Toof, Cyclops, Ron English, Dotmasters, Swoon, Azil, Borf, and Buff Monster.
Navigating between worlds of film, celebrity culture, music, and sports, Mr Brainwash has designed album covers for Madonna, Rick Ross, and KYGO. His artwork was featured in films and television productions such as Molly’s Game, Billions, Shameless, and the Kardashians. 

Mr Brainwash’s work is showcased in creative partnerships with world-renown brands like Hublot, Coca Cola, and Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee.  He also collaborated with world known soccer player Pelé, who joined the artist in splattering paint on select artwork. While undertaking worldwide solo exhibitions and residency at Art Basel each year, Mr. Brainwash creates opportunities to engage the public in the world of art. To that end, Mr. Brainwash has traveled across the globe for speaking engagements and seminars including addresses at UCLA, Columbia University and Semi Permanent, Australia’s largest creative conference. Mr Brainwash’s passion extends his commitment to giving back to the community. He continues to donate artwork in support of the Los Angeles LGBT center, created commemorative 9/11 murals to honor the victims, and partnered with Product RED to raise AIDS awareness. Mr Brainwash also lends his yearly support to organizations such as the Prince’s Trust for the benefit of vulnerable youth. He met with former First Lady Michelle Obama in support of her organization, “Let Girls Learn” that helps adolescent girls attend and complete school. He was also honored to meet privately with Pope Francis in Rome to raise funds for Scholas, the Pope’s personal foundation to serve the youth of the world.