FAILE

FAILE, the Brooklyn-based collaboration of Patrick McNeil (b. 1975, Edmonton, Alberta) and Patrick Miller (b. 1976, Minneapolis, Minnesota), has established itself as a significant force in contemporary art since 1999. Known for their multimedia practice, FAILE merges elements of pop culture, advertising, comic books, and traditional art techniques to create visually engaging works that explore themes of duality, memory, and the balance between the sacred and profane. The name “FAILE,” an anagram of their original pseudonym “A LIFE,” reflects their philosophy of transformation and reversing cultural meaning. The duo believes failure is not a bad thing, but is a necessary step toward more enlightened art and life. FAILE’s work often combines bold typography and nostalgic imagery, and invites viewers to reflect on the fleeting nature of memory. FAILE’s diverse output includes large-scale murals, screenprints, sculptures, and interactive installations, often transforming spaces into immersive environments that blur distinctions between fine art and street art. They’ve collaborated with Herman Miller, and created Deluxx Fluxx nightclubs in New York and in Detroit, an urban temple in Portugal, and contemporary prayer wheels in Times Square.

Submitted by Turner Carroll Gallery