Classic Flashback - MBW on Melrose

Another classic flashback of Mr. Brainwash on Melrose.

This piece has Einstein writing 'What you are is what you decide to be'.

Interesting to see how the same spots stay riding for years.

Mr. Brainwash Loses Another Lawsuit

Mr. Brainwash has just finished another court battle regarding his use of stenciled images from photographs in his street art and gallery work--and Mr. Brainwash lost again.

The first one centered around Brainwash's use of an iconic Run DMC photo. This latest case is based around MBW's being sued for using a classic photo of Sid Vicious taken by Dennis Morris.  MBW is accused of using it without permission.

A federal judge ruled that while MBW's artwork does add some "new elements" to the original pieces, however, the new elements did not change it enough.   The judge said that "the overall effect is not transformative".

This type of evaluation can be a double-edged sword, as demonstrated by the recent case of LA street artist Euthanasia against Green Day.  Green Day had used a gently modified version of one of Euth's images as a back drop for their North American Concert tour years ago, without ever getting permission from Euth.  Euth lost his case when a federal judge tossed it out after Euth testified that putting a red cross on the image (what Green Day did), "maliciously devalues the original intent".  But that, the judge said, made it transformative, so Euth lost the case.

The judge also rejected Brainwash's argument that 'appropriation art per se' should be protected by fair use.  The terms of the settlement and damages from this case have not yet been determined.

This case might have a big impact on the world of street art, since so many artists use iconic photos celebrity photos in their art work.  It seems like when it comes to an original image, you can't use it unless you ruin it?  Then its okay?

What do M&F's think?  How will this decision effect the street art world?

Mr. Brainwash Is Still Hitting the Streets!

Best of Brainwash's 'Art Show 2011' on Huff Po

M&F wrote a feature for the Huffington Post, and it is essentially the 'Best of' the first day at Mr. Brainwash's 'Art Show 2011'.

You can check it out HERE.

Today is the last day so if you want to participate make sure you make it over to the gallery space on Romaine and La Brea before 10PM tonight!

Mr. Brainwash Buffing Bankrupt Slut

MBW Goes Jolly Green Giant

Mr. Brainwash Getting Up - But Is It Him?

New Mr. Brainwash posters have been going up in Los Angeles, but is it Mr. Brainwash putting these up?

New Mr. Brainwash in Los Angeles

All you need is love~

Mr. Brainwash just put up fresh new art on his wall in Los Angeles. Click the jump for more M&F exclusive shots

Mr. Brainwash Gets Protection

In what seems to be happening more and more, the street art stencils from Mr. Brainwash that went up last weekend got protected with plexiglass.

Melrose and Fairfax - The BEST Spot in LA

So Netflix recently released Banksy's 'Exit Through the Gift Shop' and we rewatched it after enjoying it during its release weekend.

And when Banksy came to LA Mr. Brainwash took him around to hit the best spots in LA. And while they played this clip, it was of Banksy's famous rat stencil on Melrose~

Take it from Banksy, MelroseandFairfax is the BEST spot to get up in LA~

Bankrupt Slut Signs Up Mr. Brainwash

Bankrupt Slut added some stickers onto the sign remains of Mr. Brainwash's Einstein wheat paste.

Dig the street art interaction.

Dear Mr. Brainwash - Your Favorite Artist Sucks!!!

Mar and Septerhed have a message for Mr. Brainwash and its not a flattering one.

Mar puts up a poster of Mr. Brainwash wearing a wig, essentially being given the Mr. Brainwash treatment. (we have seen color versions of this poster and it is a spin-off on Mr. Brainwash's pop culture pieces with a wig, eye make-up and lipstick.)

And Septerhed chimes in saying 'Your Favorite Artist Sucks!!!'

This is on the front of Mr. Brainwash's studio in Los Angeles.

Message sent~

Mr. Brainwash

Mr. Brainwash peering off into the distance.

Under a hand tagged slap from Derse.

Hide 37

Dope hand drawn character from Hide 37

Remains of Mr. Brainwash

This Mr. Brainwash stencil resurfaced after some top layers were peeled off when buffed.

Monterey and Carmel Valley Street Art (Pt. 1/1)

DOCR, Jace, Smart, Sticker


'Love Is The Answer' Einstein stencil on Ocean in Carmel.

Absolutely beautiful spot~


Artist Space Only - Every city should have designated artist spots~


Sono tag (and we think the tree stencil is done by the city. nice.)


Lo Pan ATE Your Posse, HeyBison, and Jaber in the upper left hand corner.

Jaber really gets around~ Every spot we've been to recently we've seen a Jaber sticker (LA, SLC, Vegas, Monterey)!

This sticker has a website JABERWASHERE.COM and its a link to Jaber's flickr.

Check it out~


Really creepy ad on this car. Look at the clown. Even the dog looks pissed.



MELROSEandFAIRFAX had the pleasure of rubbing elbows with the rich and and famous in the plush area of Monterey and Carmel over the weekend.

The little street art that was around seemed to be accepted and embraced by the
community.

Now we are back in LA with just the famous, and keep checking back because the massive updates are back~

Mr. Brainwash + Alec

As Alec's status on the streets has grown, so does this piece on Melrose.

Now with 2 Twiggys and a Bob Dylan.

Massive Mr. Brainwash Wall

This massive Mr. Brainwash stenciled wall has been running for years.

Mr. Brainwash--When You Coming Home?

"When You Coming home?." "LA misses MBW."

Comments left on the Mr. Brainwash mural on La Brea.

Mr. Brainwash, Mr. Unhappy