Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Homeworks (Signed)
Summary
Homeworks is a 2006 signed screen print published by Pictures On Walls in a tight edition of 100, measuring 50 x 70 cm. The signed status and modest run mark it among the more collectible Invader paper works of the year, carrying the artist's hand directly onto the sheet.
Why It Matters
An edition of 100 is small for a POW screen print, and the presence of Invader's signature adds a layer of authentication and desirability that unsigned counterparts lack. Signed, low-run works like this anchor the collectible end of the artist's print catalogue from this productive mid-2000s period.
Collector Perspective
The combination of a signature and an edition capped at 100 is the profile many collectors prioritize. Because signed impressions are inherently fewer than large unsigned runs, provenance and condition carry weight here. The compact edition supports its standing as a considered acquisition rather than a casual entry point.
Historical Context
2006 was a prolific year for Invader on paper, with Pictures On Walls issuing multiple editions as the urban-art print market matured. Signed, smaller runs from this publisher-artist pairing represent the more curated tier of that output, produced alongside larger unsigned editions.
FAQ
Is Homeworks signed?
Yes. This impression is hand-signed, part of the signed edition of 100 from 2006.
How large is the edition?
The edition is 100, small for a Pictures On Walls screen print of this era.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 50 x 70 cm.
Why does the signed status matter?
A signature adds direct artist authentication and typically distinguishes the impression from larger unsigned runs.
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.