Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Boys Don't Cry
Work Summary & Collector Notes
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.
Collector notes: 8 colour 70 x 70 cm screen print with an edition size of 40, they come signed and numbered for. 8 colour 70 x 70 cm screen print with an edition size of 40, they come signed and numbered for.
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.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2009-10-05
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date; verify against the original publisher record when available.
- Series
- Pop Icons
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print
- Edition details
- 8 colour 70 x 70 cm screen print with an edition size of 40, they come signed and numbered for.
- Signature and marks
- 8 colour 70 x 70 cm screen print with an edition size of 40, they come signed and numbered for.
Documented History and Meaning
Release context: Legacy catalog record attributes the edition to Space Shop.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation not independently documented in the sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the physical example with the documented signature, numbering, printer/publisher marks, dimensions, support and edition structure. A matching number or seller-issued certificate alone does not authenticate a copy.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed to Space Shop. Copy-level provenance is separate: retain invoices, labels, prior ownership records and condition photographs for the specific example.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Mixed: secondary release record with primary series context
- Legacy release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Starting record for title, release date, edition, dimensions, medium, and original-release details; requires primary-source confirmation where noted.
- INVADER: Prints on Paper — International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC) · museum / catalogue context · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Museum record for the exhibition and 2001–2020 prints-on-paper catalogue raisonné; not an individual-copy certificate.
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.
