Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invasion Kit #18 (LA 2018)
Summary
Invasion Kit #18 (LA 2018) is a 2018 mosaic-tile sculpture edition of 300, signed and numbered, at 20.7 x 28.2 cm. Created for the exhibition Into the White Cube at Over The Influence Los Angeles and issued through Space Shop, it lets collectors assemble their own version of an Invader alien from physical ceramic-style tiles.
Why It Matters
The Invasion Kit series is central to Invader's editioned practice, converting his street methodology into a participatory home object. IK#18 ties directly to a documented 2018 LA gallery exhibition, giving it exhibition provenance. As a hands-on tile work rather than a flat print, it delivers the tactile mosaic material that defines the artist's core language.
Collector Perspective
Collectors prize Invasion Kits as three-dimensional counterparts to Invader's prints, offering the actual tiled surface of his street works in editioned form. At 300 signed and numbered copies with a specific exhibition tie to Into the White Cube, IK#18 balances availability with strong provenance. Condition and completeness of tiles are key evaluation points.
Historical Context
The Invasion Kit concept mirrors how Invader builds his public mosaics, letting owners replicate the process at domestic scale. IK#18's connection to Over The Influence's 2018 Into the White Cube exhibition places it within the artist's institutional gallery presentations, and the LA setting continues his long engagement with Los Angeles as an invasion city.
FAQ
What exactly is an Invasion Kit?
It is a sculptural tile edition that lets the owner assemble their own Invader mosaic from physical tiles, translating his street method into a collectible object.
What exhibition is it tied to?
It was created for the 2018 exhibition Into the White Cube at Over The Influence in Los Angeles.
How large is the edition?
It was issued in 300 signed and numbered copies through Space Shop.
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.