Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invasion Kit #16 (Flashinvaders)
Summary
Invasion Kit #16 ("Flashinvaders") is a 2014 do-it-yourself ceramic-tile sculpture from Space Shop, composed of 80 tiles across 19 x 24 cm in an edition of 250, each signed and numbered on the reverse. Its palette mirrors the icon of Invader's Flashinvaders mobile app, turning a companion to his real-world mosaics into a collectible object.
Why It Matters
The kit directly references Flashinvaders, the app that lets fans "flash" and score real street mosaics, so it links Invader's physical practice to his digital game layer. As part of the numbered Invasion Kit series, it lets collectors own a tile mosaic in the same material as his installed works, produced under his "Made in Space" self-publishing banner.
Collector Perspective
Collectors prize the Invasion Kits because they are made of the same ceramic tiles Invader cements onto walls, offering a hands-on connection to the street practice. The 250-copy run is moderate, and the rear signature and numbering provide authentication. The tie to the Flashinvaders app adds thematic depth for buyers who engage with that gamified side of his project.
Historical Context
Invader launched Flashinvaders in 2014, gamifying his global mosaic campaign into a points-based app for locating and photographing pieces. This kit, released the same year, translates the app's own icon into a mountable tile mosaic. It sits within the self-published Space Shop series that has run parallel to his gallery editions since the 2000s.
FAQ
Is this a print?
No, it is a ceramic-tile sculpture kit of 80 tiles, made from the same material as Invader's street mosaics.
How many were produced?
250 copies, each signed and numbered on the back.
What does it reference?
The colours derive from the icon of Invader's Flashinvaders mobile app, launched in 2014.
Who published it?
Space Shop, the artist's own "Made in Space" outlet.
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.