Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Boys Don't Cry
Summary
Boys Don't Cry, 2009, is an eight-color screen print measuring 70 x 70 cm, issued through Space Shop in an edition of 40, signed and numbered. Its square format and rich eight-color build make it one of the more elaborate Invader prints of its year.
Why It Matters
The eight-color separation gives this print unusual chromatic depth for the artist, whose work often relies on flat, limited palettes. At a full 70 x 70 cm, it has strong wall presence, and the pop-culture-referencing title places it among Invader's works that nod to music and popular iconography.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 40, signed and numbered, at a large square 70 x 70 cm and printed in eight colors, positions this as a substantial, display-ready piece. The higher color count signals a more ambitious production than the artist's simpler two- and three-color sheets, which collectors weigh alongside the compact edition size.
Historical Context
Released via Space Shop in 2009 for 200 EUR, Boys Don't Cry reflects Invader's continued self-distribution through his own outlet. The elaborate eight-color screen print sits within his catalogue of pop-culture-tinged editions, offered at accessible original prices that belie the labor of its multi-color production.
FAQ
How many colors are in the print?
It is an eight-color screen print, an unusually rich palette for the artist.
What are its dimensions and edition?
It measures 70 x 70 cm in a signed and numbered edition of 40.
Where was it released?
Through Space Shop, Invader's own outlet, originally priced at 200 EUR each.
What makes it stand out?
Its large square format and eight-color build make it one of the more elaborate Invader editions of 2009.
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.