Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invasion Kit #08 (Third Eye) (Unsigned)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Invasion Kit #08 (Third Eye) , a 2008 Space Shop release, is a build-it-yourself mosaic composed of 72 ceramic tiles at roughly 7.1 x 6.3 inches (16 x 18 cm). The kit came in an edition of 30 signed and 150 unsigned, priced at the time at 250 and 100 euros respectively. Its "Third Eye" motif introduces a mystical, single-eye character into the invader lexicon.
Collector notes: Edition of 30 signed / 150 unsigned. Edition of 30 signed / 150 unsigned.
Why It Matters
The documented tile count of 72 and the split signed/unsigned edition make this kit especially legible for collectors mapping the series' structure. The Third Eye imagery departs from a straight video-game invader toward something more symbolic, showing how Invader varied his characters across the kit run while keeping the tile-mosaic method constant.
Collector Perspective
The signed edition of 30 is the scarcer, more sought tier; the unsigned 150 is the accessible entry point. Complete kits with all 72 tiles and original packaging, unassembled, are ideal. Original pricing of 250/100 euros is a historical reference point, not a current value. Confirm signature status and full tile count before buying.
Historical Context
Issued in 2008 through Space Shop, this kit sits within Invader's series that turned the street mosaic into a domestic, hands-on object. The clearly tiered edition and euro pricing reflect the European base of the artist's distribution and the collector market for his kits at the time.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Ceramic mosaic kit
- Release date
- 2008-04-16
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date; verify against the original publisher record when available.
- Series
- Invasion Kits
- Medium and materials
- 7.1" x 6.3", 72 ceramic tiles.
- Edition details
- Edition of 30 signed / 150 unsigned.
- Signature and marks
- Edition of 30 signed / 150 unsigned.
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 tiles are in the kit?
The Third Eye kit comprises 72 ceramic tiles, assembled by the collector into the finished mosaic at about 16 x 18 cm.
What editions exist?
It was released in an edition of 30 signed and 150 unsigned, originally priced at 250 and 100 euros respectively.
What is the Third Eye motif?
It is a more symbolic, single-eye character that departs from Invader's straightforward video-game invaders while keeping the tile-mosaic format.
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