Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invasion Kit #05 (Atari 2600) (First Edition)
Summary
Invasion Kit #05 (Atari 2600) is a 2006 sculptural release from Space Shop, produced only as an unsigned edition of 150 at 16 x 20 cm. Part of Invader's numbered Invasion Kit series, it pays homage to the Atari 2600, one of the foundational consoles behind the pixel aesthetic he built his career on.
Why It Matters
The Invasion Kits are objects rather than prints, extending Invader's practice into three dimensions and self-authorized 'invasion' tools. Kit #05's Atari 2600 theme directly cites the video-game heritage of the Space Invaders motif, making it one of the more conceptually on-point entries in the numbered kit sequence.
Collector Perspective
The description confirms this kit was only ever offered as 150 unsigned copies, setting a firm ceiling on availability. As a sculptural object, completeness and intact original components matter far more than with paper works. Series collectors value the sequential numbering, and #05's console subject gives it added thematic pull.
Historical Context
Space Shop released the Invasion Kits as a running numbered series beginning in 2000. By #05 in 2006, the format was well established, and the Atari 2600 reference anchors the object in the arcade-era origins of Invader's pixel iconography.
FAQ
Was this kit ever signed?
No. It was only available as an edition of 150 unsigned kits.
What is an Invasion Kit?
It is a sculptural, object-based release in Invader's numbered kit series, distinct from his screen prints.
Why the Atari 2600 theme?
The console references the video-game roots of the Space Invaders motif central to Invader's work.
What matters most for condition?
As an object edition, intact original components and completeness are key to its collectibility.
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.