Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invasion Map Brussels (#22)
Summary
Invasion Map Brussels (#22) is a 2012 four-color print on matte 350gsm paper from Space Shop, released unfolded, signed, and numbered in an edition of 50 at 44 x 63.5 cm. It maps the locations of Invader's mosaic installations across Brussels.
Why It Matters
Invasion Maps are functional documents of Invader's city campaigns, charting where each mosaic was placed. The unfolded, signed edition elevates a practical field guide into a collectible artwork, recording the artist's systematic 'invasion' of a specific city as a piece of cartographic conceptual art.
Collector Perspective
At just 50 copies, the unfolded signed Brussels map is among the scarcer entries in the map series. Collectors prize these as location-specific records; the flat, signed format is more desirable than the folded utility versions. Being map #22 in the sequence adds provenance for those tracking the full campaign roster.
Historical Context
Released by Space Shop in 2012, the Brussels map documents one stop in Invader's global city-invasion project. The maps form a running series numbered by city, translating the artist's street practice into an archival cartographic format that collectors assemble as a set.
FAQ
What makes this version special?
It is the unfolded, signed, and numbered edition of the Brussels invasion map, distinct from the folded distribution version.
How large is the edition?
50 signed and numbered copies, printed in four colors on matte 350gsm paper by Space Shop.
What does the map show?
It charts the locations of Invader's mosaic installations across the city of Brussels.
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.