Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
3D Little Big Space
Summary
3D Little Big Space (2022) is a two-sided vinyl sculpture from MusArt, 28 x 20 x 4 cm, presented nestled in a sleek magnetic box. It brings Invader's flat alien iconography into three dimensions, giving the pixel motif physical depth as a shelf-scale collectible object.
Why It Matters
The move from wall-bound mosaic to freestanding two-sided sculpture is the point of interest: Invader's inherently flat, grid-based imagery gains volume without losing its pixel identity. The vinyl medium and presentation box position it within the designer-toy and art-object crossover that has widened his collector base.
Collector Perspective
With a production of 5000, this is a widely available, accessible object rather than a scarce edition, its appeal resting on the sculptural form and packaging. Collectors should keep the magnetic box and any inserts intact, since complete-in-box condition is what preserves desirability for this class of object.
Historical Context
Produced in 2022 by MusArt, 3D Little Big Space reflects the broader trend of street and pop artists issuing vinyl art objects. For Invader, whose work lives primarily on city walls, a dimensional vinyl piece offers a portable, domestic counterpart to the mosaics that define his public practice.
FAQ
What is it made of?
Vinyl, formed as a two-sided 3D sculpture measuring 28 x 20 x 4 cm.
How is it presented?
Nestled in a sleek magnetic box.
How many were produced?
5000, making it a widely available collectible object.
About the Artist
Invader (born 1969, France) is a pseudonymous French urban artist known for installing mosaic works inspired by 1970s-80s arcade video games, most famously the aliens from Space Invaders. Since the late 1990s he has "invaded" cities worldwide, cementing tile mosaics onto walls and mapping each installation as part of a global game. His studio output extends the pixel aesthetic into prints, "Rubikcubism" works made from Rubik's Cubes, aluminum pieces, and alias-signed editions. He remains anonymous, appearing publicly only masked.
Collecting Invader at Gauntlet Gallery
What Invader works can I collect?
Beyond street mosaics, Invader releases signed, numbered editions — screenprints, giclées, aluminum and Rubikcubism works — plus his "Invasion Kits." Signed and numbered studio editions are the collectible core. Gauntlet Gallery focuses on complete, well-preserved impressions with documentation.
How is an Invader piece authenticated?
We sell Invader works with documented provenance and the edition's signature and numbering. Each piece is photographed exactly as it ships, including signature and edition details, so you can verify before buying.
What drives value?
Medium (unique Rubikcubism and aluminum works over open prints), edition size, iconic imagery, condition, and provenance all shape price. Hand-made and low-numbered pieces command the strongest premiums.