Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Alert : System Infected (Red (2021 Edition))
Summary
Alert: System Infected (Red) is the 2021 edition of Invader's Alert print, made at the MGLC Print Studio in Ljubljana in an edition of 60 plus 5 APs. Sized 60 x 60 cm, it belongs to a set of five colourways deploying Invader's alien iconography as a warning-signal graphic.
Why It Matters
Produced at the International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC), this print carries an institutional printmaking provenance distinct from the artist's commercial editions. The tight edition of 60 per colourway and the studio pedigree make the Alert series notably scarce, appealing to collectors who value fine-print craft and origin.
Collector Perspective
At just 60 plus 5 APs, the Red colourway is among the scarcest Invader editions in this group. The five-colourway structure invites set-building, while the MGLC provenance is a meaningful differentiator. Collectors should document the colourway and the Ljubljana studio origin, which underpin the piece's identity.
Historical Context
Created in 2021 at the MGLC Print Studio in Grad Tivoli, Ljubljana, the Alert series ties Invader to a respected European graphic-arts institution. The 'System Infected' theme frames his alien motif as a computer-virus alert, extending the gaming and code language that has run through his work since its origins.
FAQ
Where was it printed?
At the MGLC Print Studio, part of the International Centre of Graphic Arts in Ljubljana.
How many colourways exist?
Five colour variations, each in an edition of 60 plus 5 artist's proofs.
What is the edition size for this colourway?
60 prints plus 5 artist's proofs, making it one of the scarcest editions in this group.
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.