Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invasion Kit #14 (3D Vision)
Summary
Invasion Kit #14 (3D Vision) is a 2012 Space Shop sculpture built from 106 ceramic tiles and 2 glass tiles, measuring 18 x 24 cm in a signed and numbered edition of 200. The mosaic depicts a pair of 3D glasses rendered in Invader's tile grammar.
Why It Matters
The Invasion Kits let collectors own an actual tile mosaic in Invader's true medium rather than a print of one. #14 nods to the artist's earlier 3D-glasses works while delivering the ceramic-and-glass construction that defines his street pieces, bridging his public installations and his editioned studio output.
Collector Perspective
As a physical mosaic object, this is a distinct proposition from a print: it embodies Invader's core technique. The edition of 200 is larger than his print runs, but the hand-assembled ceramic-and-glass construction and signature make each a tangible piece of his practice. Framing and mount condition matter for display and value.
Historical Context
The numbered Invasion Kit series, released through Space Shop, packages Invader's tiling method into collectible mosaics. Issued in 2012, #14 references the artist's recurring 3D-glasses imagery, extending a motif from his broader body of work into a compact, wall-mountable ceramic edition.
FAQ
Is this a print or a mosaic?
It is a genuine mosaic sculpture, built from 106 ceramic tiles and 2 glass tiles in Invader's signature tiling style.
What does it depict?
A pair of 3D glasses, referencing Invader's earlier 3D-themed works, executed in mosaic form.
How many were made?
200 signed and numbered copies, released by Space Shop in 2012.
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.