Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invasion Kit #03 (Hollywodee) (First Edition)
Summary
Invasion Kit #03 (Hollywodee) is a 2004 sculptural object from Space Shop, issued in 150 numbered copies. As the third entry in Invader's numbered Invasion Kit series, its 'Hollywodee' theme nods to Hollywood iconography, extending the artist's object-based practice into a pop-culture register.
Why It Matters
Object-based Invasion Kits are a distinct strand of Invader's work, self-contained 'invasion' artifacts rather than wall pieces or prints. Kit #03's Hollywood-tinged theme places it among the more playful, pop-referential entries in the sequence, and its 2004 date makes it an earlier example of the format.
Collector Perspective
Numbered to 150, the kit appeals primarily to collectors assembling the full Invasion Kit run, where sequential completeness carries real value. Being a sculptural object, intact components and original presentation matter most. Earlier kits like #03 hold particular interest for their place in the series' development.
Historical Context
Space Shop released the Invasion Kits as a running numbered series beginning in 2000. Kit #03, dated 2004 with 150 numbered copies, represents a mid-series example produced as Invader continued expanding his practice beyond street mosaics into collectible objects.
FAQ
How many copies were made?
The first edition consists of 150 numbered copies.
What does 'Hollywodee' reference?
The theme nods to Hollywood iconography, giving the kit a pop-culture register.
What kind of work is it?
It is a sculptural, object-based release in Invader's numbered Invasion Kit series.
Where does it fall in the series?
It is Kit #03, an earlier, 2004 entry in the numbered sequence.
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.