{"author":"Jan Brennenstuhl","categories":["Urban Design"],"cover":{"alt":"Mr. Brainwash - Terrible Artist or Worst Artist ever?","height":840,"src":"https://www.urbanartcore.com/mr-brainwash-terrible-artist-or-worst-artist-ever/mr-brainwash-show.jpg","width":1880},"credit":"","date":"2010-02-16T18:43:35Z","description":"Two days ago, Mr. Brainwash’s so called “art show” in New York opened its doors. He is one of the most controversial people in the international street art scene...","html":"\u003cp\u003eAfter \u003ca href=\"/banksy-street-art-documentary-review/\"\u003eI watched \u003cstrong\u003eBanksy\u003c/strong\u003e’s “Exit Through The Gift Shop”\u003c/a\u003e yesterday, I have a split opinion about Thierry Guetta aka \u003cstrong\u003eMr. Brainwash\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrainwash made millions of dollars with copying great street artists’ artworks, and I don’t know whether I should think that he’s a mean cheater or only a clever baddie?! The onliest thing I know is, that the people who call themselves “Mr. Brainwash Fans” are really brainwashed:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Hundreds of people lined up in the cold on Sunday to attend the grand opening of Mr. Brainwash’s “Icons” exhibit in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Astonishingly, most of the diverse mix of hoodrats, art fags, and the cluelessly curious were ardent fans.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndeterred by his negative portrayal in the Banksy film or the naysayers online, they were more than supportive, almost delirious in their affection for the wealthy artist.* (\u003ca href=\"http://animalnewyork.com/2010/02/mr-brainwashs-fans-are-brainwashed/\"\u003eanimalnewyork.com\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore useful Street Artist info:\u003c/strong\u003e\nThink Brainwash is too controversial but want to get to know some other famous guys and girls? Make sure to check out our \u003ca href=\"/street-artist-interviews/\"\u003eStreet Artist Interviews\u003c/a\u003e for background info about the creative heads behind street art!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimal New York visited the opening and asked one simple question: “Is Mr. Brainwash a terrible artist or the worst artist ever?” It’s a short crazy film\u0026hellip;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do you think, is Mr. Brainwash a terrible artist or the worst artist ever? I’m curios about your answers\u0026hellip;\u003c/p\u003e\n","markdown":"\n\n\n\nAfter [I watched **Banksy**’s “Exit Through The Gift Shop”](/banksy-street-art-documentary-review/) yesterday, I have a split opinion about Thierry Guetta aka **Mr. Brainwash**.\n\nBrainwash made millions of dollars with copying great street artists’ artworks, and I don’t know whether I should think that he’s a mean cheater or only a clever baddie?! The onliest thing I know is, that the people who call themselves “Mr. Brainwash Fans” are really brainwashed:\n\n*Hundreds of people lined up in the cold on Sunday to attend the grand opening of Mr. Brainwash’s “Icons” exhibit in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Astonishingly, most of the diverse mix of hoodrats, art fags, and the cluelessly curious were ardent fans.\n\nUndeterred by his negative portrayal in the Banksy film or the naysayers online, they were more than supportive, almost delirious in their affection for the wealthy artist.* ([animalnewyork.com](http://animalnewyork.com/2010/02/mr-brainwashs-fans-are-brainwashed/))\n\n**More useful Street Artist info:**\nThink Brainwash is too controversial but want to get to know some other famous guys and girls? Make sure to check out our [Street Artist Interviews](/street-artist-interviews/) for background info about the creative heads behind street art!\n\nAnimal New York visited the opening and asked one simple question: “Is Mr. Brainwash a terrible artist or the worst artist ever?” It’s a short crazy film...\n\nWhat do you think, is Mr. Brainwash a terrible artist or the worst artist ever? I’m curios about your answers...\n","tags":["Banksy","Mr. Brainwash"],"title":"Mr. Brainwash - Terrible Artist or Worst Artist ever?","url":"https://www.urbanartcore.com/mr-brainwash-terrible-artist-or-worst-artist-ever/"}