Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invasion Kit #04 (Rubik Kit) (First edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Invasion Kit #04 (Rubik Kit) is a 2005 object edition from Space Shop, released in 150 copies to coincide with the Rubik Space exhibition at Galerie Patricia Dorfmann (24 March - 7 May 2005). Notably, copies came with random and varied backgrounds, making individual examples distinct within the edition.
Collector notes: Legacy catalog record: 150. Edition-specific signature and publisher marks not independently documented in the sources reviewed.
Why It Matters
This kit bridges two pillars of Invader's practice: the numbered Invasion Kit format and Rubik Cubism. Its release alongside the Rubik Space show ties it to a documented gallery moment, and the varied backgrounds mean no two copies are identical, adding an element of individuality unusual for an edition object.
Collector Perspective
The random background variation is central to how collectors approach this kit; specific background examples can carry particular appeal, and the exhibition tie-in adds context. With 150 copies and object-based construction, completeness and original presentation drive desirability more than any signature.
Historical Context
The Rubik Space exhibition at Galerie Patricia Dorfmann in spring 2005 was a focused presentation of Invader's cube-based work. Kit #04 was issued as a companion object to that show, situating it within a specific, dateable chapter of the artist's Rubik Cubism period.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Ceramic mosaic kit
- Release date
- 2005-03-25
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date; verify against the original publisher record when available.
- Series
- Invasion Kits
- Medium and materials
- Medium not independently documented.
- Edition details
- Legacy catalog record: 150.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature and publisher marks not independently documented in the sources reviewed.
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: Released to coincide with the exhibition Rubik Space at the Galerie Patricia Dorfmann from 24th March - 7th May 2005.
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
What exhibition is this tied to?
It was released to coincide with Rubik Space at Galerie Patricia Dorfmann, 24 March - 7 May 2005.
Are all copies identical?
No. Copies came with random and varied backgrounds, so individual examples differ.
How many were made?
The first edition consists of 150 numbered copies.
How does it relate to Rubik Cubism?
As the 'Rubik Kit,' it applies the cube-based practice to Invader's object-based Invasion Kit format.
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