Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Invasion Map Sao Paulo (#21)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
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.
Collector notes: 100 SIGNED AND NUMBERED COPIES. 100 SIGNED AND NUMBERED COPIES; This is the unfolded, signed and numbered version of the map of the invasion of Sao Paulo which has been printed in August 2011 for the exhibition "De dentro e de fora" at MASP.
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.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Invasion map / editioned print
- Release date
- 2011-09-15
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date; verify against the original publisher record when available.
- Series
- Invasion Maps
- Medium and materials
- MATE PAPER 350g/m2.
- Edition details
- 100 SIGNED AND NUMBERED COPIES.
- Signature and marks
- 100 SIGNED AND NUMBERED COPIES; This is the unfolded, signed and numbered version of the map of the invasion of Sao Paulo which has been printed in August 2011 for the exhibition "De dentro e de fora" at MASP.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: The official maps-and-guides archive places invasion guides from 2003 onward within the broader Space Invaders project.
Meaning / interpretation: Invader describes each invasion map as a graphic exercise in style that tells the story of a city's invasion. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: This is the unfolded, signed and numbered version of the map of the invasion of Sao Paulo which has been printed in August 2011 for the exhibition "De dentro e de fora" at MASP.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- This is the unfolded, signed and numbered version of the map of the invasion of Sao Paulo which has been printed in August 2011 for the exhibition "De dentro e de fora" at MASP.
- Authentication note
- Compare the physical example with the documented signature, numbering, printer/publisher marks, dimensions, support and edition structure. A matching number or seller-issued certificate alone does not authenticate a copy.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed to Space Shop. Copy-level provenance is separate: retain invoices, labels, prior ownership records and condition photographs for the specific example.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Mixed: secondary release record with primary series context
- Legacy release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Starting record for title, release date, edition, dimensions, medium, and original-release details; requires primary-source confirmation where noted.
- Maps and guides — Invader studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Artist-authored overview of invasion guides, maps, and exhibition catalogues.
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.
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