Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Albino Invader (Unsigned)
Summary
Albino Invader is a 2006 screen print from Pictures On Walls, issued unsigned in an edition of 100 at 50 x 50 cm. The square sheet isolates the classic Space Invader silhouette in a pale, stripped-back 'albino' treatment, distilling the artist's core motif to its essentials.
Why It Matters
The albino motif recurs across Invader's work, tying this print to a distinct thread running through his output including early Invasion Kits. As a square, single-icon composition, it presents the foundational Space Invader form in one of its most direct and iconic paper expressions.
Collector Perspective
With an edition of 100 and unsigned status, the print offers a recognizable core-motif work at the more accessible end of the collectible spectrum. Its clean square format and reduced palette make condition and even printing especially visible, so well-preserved impressions stand out.
Historical Context
The 'albino' concept predates 2006 in Invader's practice, appearing in his earliest Invasion Kit from 2000. This Pictures On Walls screen print carries that lineage onto paper, connecting the artist's studio-print output to his longer-running mosaic and kit vocabulary.
FAQ
Is this print signed?
No. This is the unsigned impression of the 2006 edition of 100.
What does 'albino' refer to?
It denotes a pale, stripped-back treatment of the Space Invader motif, a recurring variant in Invader's practice.
What are its dimensions?
The sheet is square, measuring 50 x 50 cm.
Does the albino theme appear elsewhere?
Yes. The albino concept traces back to Invasion Kit #01 (Albinos) from 2000.
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.