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IK For MSF
Work Summary & Collector Notes
IK For MSF is a 2017 Invasion Kit sculpture edition of just 25, signed and numbered, at 42 x 54 cm. Published through Over The Influence, it was sold by silent auction to benefit Médecins Sans Frontières, making it both a charitable object and one of the smallest, most exclusive Invasion Kit editions the artist has produced.
Collector notes: Edition of 25. Signed and numbered by the Artist.
Why It Matters
At an edition of only 25, IK For MSF is dramatically scarcer than Invader's standard Invasion Kits, which typically run in the hundreds. Its charitable origin, benefiting Médecins Sans Frontières through silent auction, adds a philanthropic dimension and distinctive provenance. This combination of tiny edition size and cause-driven release makes it a standout within the Invasion Kit family.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 25 places IK For MSF among the rarest Invasion Kits, a meaningful distinction for collectors who track the series by scarcity. Its silent-auction charitable provenance for Médecins Sans Frontières gives it a documented, purpose-driven origin. As a signed, numbered tile sculpture at a substantial 42 x 54 cm, it delivers both rarity and physical presence.
Historical Context
Invader has periodically lent his practice to charitable causes, and the 2017 MSF edition channels his Invasion Kit format toward humanitarian fundraising. Released through Over The Influence via silent auction, it reflects the artist's willingness to convert his most collectible object type into a vehicle for supporting Médecins Sans Frontières' medical relief work.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned sculpture / object
- Release date
- 2017-06-28
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date; verify against the original publisher record when available.
- Series
- Space Invaders & Mosaics
- Medium and materials
- Sculpture
- Edition details
- Edition of 25.
- Signature and marks
- Signed and numbered by the Artist.
Documented History and Meaning
Release context: Sold by silent auction to support Médecins Sans Frontières.
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 Over The Influence. Copy-level provenance is separate: retain invoices, labels, prior ownership records and condition photographs for the specific example.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog — primary verification pending
- 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.
FAQ
Why is this edition so small?
It was produced in an edition of just 25 and sold by silent auction to raise funds for Médecins Sans Frontières, making it far scarcer than standard Invasion Kits.
What was the charitable structure?
It was sold by silent auction to support Médecins Sans Frontières, with a suggested minimum bid noted at the time of release.
How does it compare to other Invasion Kits?
Most Invasion Kits run in the hundreds; at 25 copies, this is among the rarest in the series.
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