Mr. Brainwash, the popular Banksy protégé, will represent in the flesh during a major exhibition of his work. The subject of the Banksy-directed film Exit Through the Gift Shop, which was nominated for a best documentary Oscar in 2011, Mr. Brainwash, also known as Thierry Guetta, lists Pope Francis and the Kardashians as fans and designed the cover art for Madonna’s 2009 Celebration album. Stop by from 6 to 9 p.m. on opening night (September 26) to chat with the artist and explore the meaning of graffiti and Marilyn Monroe in today’s art scene. Exhibit runs September 26–October 28. Christopher-Clark Fine Art, S.F.
Christina Mueller is a long-time Bay Area food writer. She hails from the East Coast and has spent way too much time in South America and Europe. She discovered her talent as a wordsmith in college and her love of all things epicurean in grad school. She has written for Condé Nast Contract Publishing, Sunset, and the Marin Independent Journal, among others. She volunteers with California State Parks and at her childrens’ schools, and supports the Marin Audubon Society, PEN America, and Planned Parenthood. When she is not drinking wine by a fire, she is known to spend time with her extended family.
