Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invasion Kit #13 (Made In Japan) (Unsigned)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Invasion Kit #13 (Made In Japan) , released in 2010, is a build-it-yourself ceramic mosaic composed of 165 micro tiles, measuring 5.9 x 4.3 inches. Produced through Space Shop in an edition of 150, it lets collectors assemble and 'install' their own Invader piece at home.
Collector notes: Legacy catalog record: 150. Edition-specific signature and publisher marks not independently documented in the sources reviewed.
Why It Matters
The Invasion Kits invert Invader's public practice: instead of the artist tiling a city wall, the collector becomes the installer. The 'Made In Japan' model marked the artist's Tokyo exhibition, extending his invasion metaphor into a participatory object and blurring the line between artwork, souvenir, and craft kit.
Collector Perspective
This unsigned kit was made to accompany the 'Home Sweet Home' show at Gallery Target, Tokyo, tying it to a specific exhibition moment. At 150 examples with 165 micro tiles, its appeal rests on the interactive concept and its documented Japan context. Sealed, unassembled kits are the most sought-after state.
Historical Context
Invader has invaded cities worldwide, and Tokyo has been a recurring stage. The kit format, echoing model-making culture, resonates especially in Japan. Released for a 2010 gallery exhibition there, this edition situates the artist's mosaic language within a hands-on, collector-participatory tradition.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Ceramic mosaic kit
- Release date
- 2010-11-10
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date; verify against the original publisher record when available.
- Series
- Invasion Kits
- Medium and materials
- COMPOSITION = 165 MICRO CERAMIC TILES.
- 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: This invasion kit has been created to celebrate the current exhibition "Home Sweet Home" at Gallery Target in Tokyo.
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 make up the kit?
The 'Made In Japan' model is composed of 165 micro ceramic tiles, measuring 5.9 x 4.3 inches when assembled.
What exhibition is it tied to?
It was created for the 'Home Sweet Home' exhibition at Gallery Target in Tokyo.
Is this kit signed?
This is the unsigned edition of 150; the collector assembles the mosaic themselves.
Who produced it?
It was released through Space Shop, Invader's own retail channel.
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