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Invasion Kit #15 (Glow In The Space)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Invasion Kit #15 ("Glow in the Space") is a 2013 ceramic-tile sculpture from Space Shop, composed of 110 tiles across 24 x 26 cm in an edition of 200, each signed and numbered on the reverse. Described as the largest of the kit series to that point, it features phosphorescent tiles that glow in darkness after light exposure.
Collector notes: 200 SIGNED ON THE BACK AND NUMBERED COPIES. 200 SIGNED ON THE BACK AND NUMBERED COPIES.
Why It Matters
As the largest Invasion Kit at its release and the first built around glow-in-the-dark tiles, #15 is a standout in the self-published series. Its 110-tile composition and phosphorescent material give it a distinctive presence among Invader's DIY mosaic objects, offering collectors a scarce, technically novel work in the same medium as his street installations.
Collector Perspective
Collectors are drawn to the phosphorescent tiles, the ambitious 110-tile scale and the 200-copy run, all of which set this kit apart from smaller Invasion Kits. The rear signature and numbering authenticate it. Because it is a mountable ceramic object rather than a print, buyers assess tile integrity and the completeness of the kit as primary condition factors.
Historical Context
Invader's Invasion Kits, issued through his "Made in Space" Space Shop, let collectors assemble ceramic-tile mosaics identical in material to his installed works. Released in 2013, #15 pushed the format larger and introduced glow-in-the-dark tiles, extending the series' technical range while keeping its hands-on, self-published character rooted in the artist's arcade-inspired identity.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Ceramic mosaic kit
- Release date
- 2013-09-18
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date; verify against the original publisher record when available.
- Series
- Invasion Kits
- Medium and materials
- COMPOSITION = 110 TILES; It will shine throughout the darkness thanks to its phosphorescent tiles.
- Edition details
- 200 SIGNED ON THE BACK AND NUMBERED COPIES.
- Signature and marks
- 200 SIGNED ON THE BACK AND NUMBERED COPIES.
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
What makes this kit special?
It was the largest Invasion Kit at release and the first to use phosphorescent tiles that glow in the dark.
How is it constructed?
From 110 ceramic tiles, the same material as Invader's street mosaics, measuring 24 x 26 cm.
How many were produced?
200 copies, each signed and numbered on the back.
Who published it?
Space Shop, the artist's "Made in Space" outlet, in 2013.
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