Mr. Brainwash

MR. BRAINWASH
(1966, Francia)

1966
Born in Sarcelles, France.

1982
Moved to Los Angeles California.

1990
Starts to film obsessively documenting life from every angle.

1992
Makes his first paintings in his garage.

1996
Opens vintage clothing store in Los Angeles, a well known destination for fashion designers and artists.

1999
Focuses in filming street artists in pursuit of making a documentary, which will become “Life remote control”.

2005
Puts up his first  stencils and posters in  the streets of L.A, NYC and Paris.

2007
“Life Remote Control” the documentary is presented in Cannes, Off Film Festival.

2008
Banksy invited him to participate in his Can Festival in London.
First solo show, “ Life Is Beautiful” opens in Hollywood.  First art cover of LA Weekly, one of Los Angeles most circulated publications. The show lasted 6 months attracting 50,000 visitors, and went on to be one of the most memorable solo shows in LA’s art history.
Creates an image of Obama Superman during the presidential campaign, featured on the front page of The New York Times.

2009
Designs the cover of Madonna’s her greatest hit compilation, “Celebration” and 15 other covers for singles, DVD’s, vinyl records….

2010
First New York solo show “Icons” at the Meatpacking District, extended for 9 months  as “Icon Remix” due to an overwhelming success.
Designs the windows of Printemps department store in Paris during their themed inspired “Printemps Loves NY” week. Installed a 20 ft high King Kong tire sculpture in front of the store entrance.
Release of  “Exit Through The Gift Shop” at Sundance . The instant cult classic film will receive an Academy Award nomination in best documentary category.
Panelist at Sotheby’s conference with art world luminaries Louise Neri, Gagosian Gallery and Bob Colacello to explore trends among contemporary artist and dealers and their effects on the art market.
with  “Under Construction” Pop up show at Art Basel Miami, Mr Brainwash becomes the talk of the fair.
Mural of Madonna for her first “Hard Candy” Gym in Mexico City, Mexico.
First auctions at  Philips De Pury & Company in  New York and UK .  Results exceed by far  the high estimates.

2011
Exhibition and installation at the Toronto International Film Festival. For the Grace Kelly TIFF exhibition  “Movie Star to Princess.”
Gallery show at Gallery One, Toronto Canada.
Second Pop-Up Show at Art Basel Miami on Collins Ave.  it comforts Mr Brainwash as the most talked about and relevant artist of today.
Partners with Google for a one night music and art event in Los Angeles, California.
LA second  Solo Show in Los Angeles in 80,000 sq feet abandoned building. Mr one floor was dedicated to showcase donated works from around the globe. Artists were invited to mail in their art or install the artworks themselves.

2012
Private exhibit, Sotheby’s, in Mexico City during Zona Maco Art Fair.
Solo show at Dieresis contemporary Art center in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Designs MTV bus for the Rock the Vote campaign.
UK solo show debut during Olympic Games at The Old Post Office in Central London. Ran form June till Oct and became his most attended show with 250,000 visitors.
Directs DJ’s David Guetta music video for “Metropolis”.
Exhibition at Opera Gallery, Dubai.

2013
Designs Academy Awards after party held by the Oscar host Seth McFarlane.
“Mr. Brainwash” suite and art installation in The Hard Rock Hotel, Palm Springs during the Coachella Music Festival.
American Music Award, designed the backdrop for Coca Cola Red Carpet.
Residency in Gale South Beach hotel during Art Basel. Stages a pop art takeover of the place by installing large-scale oil paintings and sculptures covering the building during Art Basel.
Art War exhibition at Saatchi Gallery, London

2014
creates cover for Rick Ross, “Mastermind “ and a poster for Michael Jackson’s “Xscape” deluxe edition.
Mural of Madonna for her “ Hard Candy” Gym in Toronto, Canada.
Makes a live painting performance on Jimmy Fallon Late Night Show, NY.