Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Kung Fu Club (First Edition)
Summary
"Kung Fu Club" is a 2015 silkscreen from Invader's HOCA-published Hong Kong series, printed on archival paper at 55 x 55 cm in a hand-signed, numbered edition of 50. Sharing the square format and low run of its companion "Explosion," it renders a martial-arts reference through the artist's blocky, tile-derived pixel language.
Why It Matters
The tight edition of 50 and the culturally located subject make "Kung Fu Club" a signature piece of Invader's Hong Kong chapter. It ties his pixel vocabulary to the city's cinematic identity, and its scarcity places it among the more sought-after screenprints in the HOCA group for collectors building a regional set.
Collector Perspective
Collectors value the edition of 50, the hand-signature and the locally resonant theme, which gives the piece a stronger sense of place than a generic pixel motif. Its 55 x 55 cm square pairs naturally with "Explosion" for those assembling the HOCA screenprints. As always with archival sheets, condition, colour saturation and margins drive desirability.
Historical Context
HOCA introduced Invader's work to Hong Kong audiences in the mid-2010s, and "Kung Fu Club" folds the city's martial-arts film heritage into his anonymous, arcade-inspired practice. The reference situates the print within a specific cultural context rather than the abstract explosions and creatures found elsewhere in his catalogue, reinforcing the site-conscious spirit of his mosaics.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
"Kung Fu Club" was issued in a limited edition of 50, hand-signed and numbered.
What medium and dimensions?
Silkscreen on archival paper, 55 x 55 cm, in a square format.
Who published it?
HOCA, Hong Kong Contemporary Art, in 2015.
Does it pair with another print?
It shares format, run and publisher with Invader's "Explosion," making the two natural companions.
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.