Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invasion Kit #07 (Union Space) (Unsigned)
Summary
Invasion Kit #07 (Union Space) is a 2007 Space Shop release in Invader's assemble-it-yourself mosaic series. Issued in an edition of 150 unsigned at roughly 16 x 20 cm, the "Union Space" kit supplies the ceramic tiles to reconstruct one of the artist's invader characters, continuing the run that lets collectors experience his street-work method firsthand.
Why It Matters
As #07 in the sequence, this kit is part of the core early-numbering of the Invasion Kit series, dating to 2007 when Invader's practice was gaining broad recognition. Each kit converts the public act of street invasion into a private, tactile build, and "Union Space" adds another distinct character to the growing catalog of releases.
Collector Perspective
Series collectors prize sequential completeness, and #07 is a foundational entry in that chase. Unbuilt, complete kits with original packaging set the condition standard. The unsigned edition of 150 is the accessible tier, with a scarcer signed variant. Verify all tiles are present and the kit remains unassembled before committing.
Historical Context
Dating to 2007 and released through the artist's own Space Shop, this kit belongs to the early wave of Invasion Kits that established the format. The period marked Invader's transition from purely street-based recognition toward a collectible practice sustained by self-published editions rather than outside galleries.
FAQ
Where does this fall in the series?
It is #07, an early entry in the Invasion Kit sequence, dating to 2007.
Signed or unsigned?
This is the unsigned edition of 150. A smaller signed edition also exists for the series.
What is included?
The kit provides ceramic tiles to assemble one of Invader's invader mosaics, finished at about 16 x 20 cm.
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.