Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invasion Map Los Angeles (#12) (Signed Edition)
Summary
Invasion Map Los Angeles (#12) is a 2004 signed offset lithograph published by Stolen Space in an edition of 100 at 42 x 72 cm. Part of Invader's numbered Invasion Map series, it charts the artist's mosaic placements across Los Angeles, documenting a real-world city 'invasion' as a collectible artwork.
Why It Matters
The Invasion Maps are among Invader's most conceptually distinctive works, turning the act of installing street mosaics into cartographic records. As the signed Los Angeles map, numbered #12 in the sequence, it links a specific city campaign to the artist's broader mission of 'invading' cities worldwide, blending art and field documentation.
Collector Perspective
Signed status and the edition of 100 give this map a firm collectible profile, and the city-specific subject appeals to collectors drawn to a particular locale or to the map series as a whole. As an offset lithograph, condition, folding history, and clean signature presentation are important considerations.
Historical Context
Stolen Space, the London gallery closely tied to Invader, published the Invasion Map series to accompany his city campaigns. The Los Angeles map records one of many international invasions the artist undertook, part of a documented, ongoing global project running through the 2000s.
FAQ
Is this map signed?
Yes. It is the signed edition of 100 from 2004.
What does the map depict?
It charts Invader's mosaic installation locations across Los Angeles as part of his Invasion Map series.
What is the medium?
It is an offset lithograph measuring 42 x 72 cm.
Who published it?
Stolen Space, the London gallery associated with Invader.
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.