Last month, graffiti artist REVOK was arrested at LAX airport after the opening of MOCA’s Art in the Streets exhibit. To assist him with legal fees, the Mr. Brainwash ‘Never Give Up’ print was created.
For those unfamiliar with Mr. Brainwash, he’s the main character in Bansky’s documentary Exit Through The Gift Shop. The Frenchman has decided to help out the artist with his legal fees with a bail reportedly set at $320,000. The Mr. Brainwash ‘Never Give Up’ print depicts one child holding up the other as he sprays those exact words onto a wall.
Donations do come at a price as the Mr. Brainwash ‘Never Give Up’ print will cost up to $400. The prints are limited to one per person with only 100 copies being created.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Street Art Fundraising
- Opportunity for artists to use their creative skills to raise funds for legal aid.
- Limited Edition Prints
- Exclusivity and scarcity of limited edition prints create demand and drive higher prices.
- Art and Activism
- Artists leveraging their work to support social causes and advocate for change.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers collaborating to create limited edition prints for fundraising purposes.
- Legal Services
- Legal professionals offering aid and support to artists facing legal challenges.
- Nonprofit and Activism
- Nonprofit organizations and activists working with artists to raise awareness and funds for social causes.
