Thierry Guetta, best known by his moniker Mr. Brainwash, is a French-born Los Angeles–based street artist. According to the 2010 Banksy-directed film Exit Through the Gift Shop, Guetta was a proprietor of a used clothing store, and amateur videographer who was first introduced to street art by his cousin, the street artist Invader, and who filmed street artists through the 2000s and became an artist in his own right in a matter of weeks after an off-hand suggestion from Banksy.
His work sold for five-figure sums at his self-financed debut exhibit Life Is Beautiful, due, it is thought. to a mixture of an overheated and hyped street art market and his endorsements from Banksy and Fairey. The exhibit was held in Los Angeles, California, on June 18, 2008, and was a popular success. In 2009, Madonna paid Guetta to design the cover art for her Celebration album.
Offered here is an 11" x 14" white art board that has been signed and boldly inscribed "Life is Beautiful" by the artist in black felt tip marker. Obtained in-person and in overall fine condition. Accompanied bu a full Letter of Authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).