Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invaded Blossom (Timed Edition)
Summary
A 2026 HENI timed edition uniting Invader with Damien Hirst, Invaded Blossom renders one of Hirst's exuberant Blossom paintings through Invader's pixelated aliasing. Produced as a gloss Diasec-mounted giclée on aluminium composite panel at a substantial 120 x 96 cm, edition TT5-1 was numbered and hand-signed on the label by both artists, closing an unlimited timed-edition window.
Why It Matters
This is a dual-signature collaboration between two of the most collected living artists, folding Hirst's Blossom motif into Invader's alien-pixel grammar. The double authorship and large panel format place it among the most ambitious of the Invader-Hirst HENI series, a meeting point of Britart spectacle and street-art code.
Collector Perspective
Timed editions size to demand, so this run of 592 reflects the collector base rather than an imposed cap. The dual label signature is the key acquisition marker to verify. Its scale and aluminium mounting demand wall-planning and careful handling, but they also give the piece a commanding gallery presence.
Historical Context
Released in 2026 through HENI Editions, the imprint behind Hirst's high-volume print program, Invaded Blossom extends the artists' collaborative arc. The Blossom series began as Hirst's celebrated fruit-tree paintings; Invader's pixel translation reframes those blooms as a screen-native mosaic bridging fine art and street practice.
FAQ
Who signed this edition?
Both Damien Hirst and Invader hand-signed and numbered the label. It carries the edition reference TT5-1.
What is the medium and size?
A gloss Diasec-mounted giclée print on an aluminium composite panel, measuring 120 x 96 cm.
Why is the edition size 592?
As a HENI timed edition, the run was set by how many collectors ordered during the sales window rather than a fixed cap.
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.