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Invasion Kit #03 (Hollywodee) (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Invasion Kit #03 (Hollywodee) (First Edition) is documented in this catalog as a 2004 Sculpture. The saved record attributes the release to Space Shop. The cataloged edition information is 150.
Collector notes: 150 NUMBERED COPIES / 2004. 150 NUMBERED COPIES / 2004.
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.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Ceramic mosaic kit
- Release-date note
- Exact release date not independently documented.
- Series
- Invasion Kits
- Medium and materials
- Sculpture
- Edition details
- 150 NUMBERED COPIES / 2004.
- Signature and marks
- 150 NUMBERED COPIES / 2004.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: The artist says Invasion Kits were sold through the Space Shop to help make studio editions broadly accessible.
Meaning / interpretation: Invader defines an Invasion Kit as a studio-produced, ready-to-use limited edition that functions as both a conceptual object and a kit for making a mosaic. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
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 — About / FAQ — Invader studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Artist-authored project history, Invasion Kit definition, and cataloging practice.
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.
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