Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invasion Kit #11 (Blue) (Signed)
Summary
Invasion Kit #11 (Blue) (Signed), 2009, is a self-assembly ceramic mosaic sculpture issued through Space Shop, measuring 16 x 22 cm in an edition of 30. As a signed kit, it pairs the participatory build-your-own format with the artist's inscription.
Why It Matters
This is a signed variant of Invader's Invasion Kit concept, in which the collector installs a mosaic invader at home. The signed edition of 30 is markedly smaller than the artist's typical 150-count kits, making the inscribed version a scarcer, more direct point of contact with the artist's hand.
Collector Perspective
The signature and the low edition of 30 distinguish this kit from the larger unsigned runs of the series. Collectors weigh the appeal of the artist's mark against the kit's assembly state; a signed, complete, unassembled example is the most desirable configuration. Its compact 16 x 22 cm size suits shelf or wall display.
Historical Context
The Invasion Kit line ran through the late 2000s via Space Shop, packaging Invader's public practice as home craft. The 2009 signed Kit #11 belongs to that lineage, and the presence of a signature on a normally unsigned object format underscores its status as a more collectible variant within the series.
FAQ
How does the signed version differ?
This edition of 30 carries the artist's signature, unlike the larger unsigned kit runs, making it scarcer.
What are its dimensions?
The assembled mosaic sculpture measures 16 x 22 cm.
How many signed copies exist?
It was issued in a signed edition of 30 through Space Shop.
What state is most desirable?
A signed, complete, unassembled kit with all tiles present is the most sought-after configuration.
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.