Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invasion Map Sao Paulo (#21)
Summary
Invasion Map Sao Paulo (#21) is a 2011 three-color print in black, olive, and orange on matte 350gsm paper, published by Space Shop, unfolded, signed, and numbered in an edition of 100 at 44 x 63.5 cm. It charts Invader's mosaic placements across São Paulo.
Why It Matters
Printed in August 2011 for the MASP exhibition 'De dentro e de fora,' this map ties directly to a documented institutional show, giving it exhibition provenance. It records Invader's São Paulo campaign and demonstrates how his street project intersected with a major Brazilian museum context.
Collector Perspective
At 100 copies, the São Paulo map is more available than the 50-copy Brussels edition, easing entry for collectors building the map series. Its link to the MASP exhibition adds narrative weight. The distinctive three-color palette makes it visually recognizable within the run; seek clean, unfolded examples.
Historical Context
Released by Space Shop in 2011 alongside the MASP exhibition, this São Paulo map documents Invader's Latin American invasion. As map #21 in the numbered series, it sits among the artist's ongoing cartographic records of cities he has 'invaded' with mosaics.
FAQ
What exhibition is it tied to?
It was printed in August 2011 for the exhibition 'De dentro e de fora' at MASP, the São Paulo Museum of Art.
What colors is it printed in?
Three colors: black, olive, and orange, on matte 350gsm paper.
How large is the edition?
100 signed and numbered copies of the unfolded map, released by 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.