Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
L.E.D.
Summary
L.E.D. is a 2017 six-color screenprint on Somerset Satin 300gsm paper, signed and numbered in an edition of 100 through Lazarides Editions, at 50 x 70 cm. The title's play on light-emitting diodes suits its bright, multi-color palette, one of Invader's more chromatically complex prints from this period.
Why It Matters
The six-color screenprinting and premium Somerset Satin stock reflect a high level of production craft, requiring precise registration across multiple layers. The Lazarides Editions publication ties the print to a well-regarded London urban-art publisher. At a run of 100 in a large 50 x 70 cm format, it stands among the more ambitious editions of its year.
Collector Perspective
Collectors value the six-color complexity and archival Somerset Satin paper as markers of production quality. Signed and numbered in an edition of 100, L.E.D. sits in the limited tier of Invader's screenprints. The Lazarides Editions provenance carries weight given the publisher's standing in the urban-art print market, and the large format supports strong display.
Historical Context
Lazarides was a defining publisher and gallery in the urban-art movement, and its 2017 L.E.D. edition places Invader within that lineage. The L.E.D. title continues the artist's wordplay linking his pixel aesthetic to electronic and screen-based imagery, an apt reference given how his grid-built aliens echo the logic of illuminated display panels.
FAQ
What paper and technique were used?
It is a six-color screenprint on Somerset Satin 300gsm paper, signed and numbered by the artist.
Who published it?
It was published by Lazarides Editions in 2017 in an edition of 100.
How large is the print?
It measures 50 x 70 cm, one of the larger formats among Invader's editions from this period.
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.