Visual Diary: Mr. Brainwash

Today, I’d like to do a quick follow-up about the artist behind the “awesome” graffiti images I posted on Thursday’s entry. Because I came across the images on the NYLON blog, where there was no mention of who created the Madonna posters, I had no idea that they were the work of "well-known" street artist, Mr. Brainwash. Apparently, I live under a rock.

Mr. Brainwash, or MBW, is the moniker of an eccentric French filmmaker, Thierry Guetta. MBW spent nine years attempting to make the ultimate documentary about graffiti art. But while shooting many of the world’s most renowned street artists such as Bansky and Shepard Fairey, MBW quickly developed an interest in making his own art. He soon graduated from a few hand drawn stickers to giant billboard sized paste-ups and is now recognized as one of the most prolific street artists in California.

The Madonna Posters, located in New York City’s Meatpacking District, were part of a commission of several murals painted along 9th Avenue. The poster itself is also one of nearly 20 other pieces supporting the cover art for Madonna’s greatest hits compilations called “Celebration.”

If you haven’t already heard of Mr. Brainwash, or you have, but would like to learn more about him and his work, be sure to check out the following links for interviews and images. Enjoy!

ObeyGiant
Artwork Magazine 

Swindle Magazine 

{All images via Artwork Magazine}