1301PE and Brain Multiples were founded in 1991 by Brian D. Butler. 1301PE (originally 1301) works with a wide group of cutting edge contemporary artists. Brain Multiples publishes affordable editions using a basic philosophy "ideas best expressed in multiple form."

In the past ten years 1301PE and Brain Multiples have worked with an impressive group of international artists. Fiona Banner, AA Bronson, Michael Asher, Angela Bulloch, Meg Cranston, Jack Goldstein, Jorge Pardo, Diana Thater, Paul McCarthy, Martin Kippenberger, Jason Rhoades, Rirkrit Tiravanija and Mike Kelley.