Mr. Brainwash

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Guetta moved to Los Angeles in the 1980s and initially embarked on a career in the clothing industry. His interest in street art began when he started filming street artists, including Shepard Fairey and Invader, for a documentary project.

His association with the renowned street artist Banksy led to the creation of the documentary "Exit Through the Gift Shop." The film, which premiered in 2010, chronicles Guetta's transformation from a filmmaker to a street artist, with Banksy turning the camera on Guetta.

Following the documentary's release, Guetta adopted the moniker "Mr. Brainwash" and held his first major art show in Los Angeles. His works often draw from pop culture icons and are characterized by their vibrant colors and mixed media techniques.

Mr. Brainwash's art has been showcased in various exhibitions worldwide, and he has collaborated with multiple brands and musicians for unique projects.

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Mr. Brainwash

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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.

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