Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
LA_56, Los Angeles, 2002 (First Edition)
Summary
LA_56, Los Angeles, 2002 is a 2019 single-color screenprint on 300gsm fine art paper, produced in a numbered and stamped edition of 300 through Obey Clothing. At 18 x 27 cm, the small-format print references one of Invader's Los Angeles mosaic pieces, tying a specific installation to an accessibly scaled edition object.
Why It Matters
The Obey Clothing publication links Invader to Shepard Fairey's operation, reflecting the long collaborative friendship between the two artists. As a single-color screenprint in a run of 300, it represents Invader's more accessible entry-point editions, valuable for collectors who want authentic material tied to his LA campaigns without pursuing his smaller, scarcer runs.
Collector Perspective
With 300 numbered and stamped copies, this is among Invader's more available editions, which supports approachable entry for newer collectors. The stamped authentication and heavyweight 300gsm paper matter for condition-conscious buyers. Its reference to a 2002 Los Angeles mosaic gives it documentary value tying the print to a datable moment in the artist's invasion history.
Historical Context
The LA_56 title follows Invader's naming convention, cataloguing individual mosaics by city code and number. The 2002 date embedded in the title points back to an early Los Angeles installation, while the 2019 print revisits it. The Obey Clothing partnership reflects the enduring creative alliance between Invader and Shepard Fairey.
FAQ
Who published this print?
It was published through Obey Clothing, Shepard Fairey's brand, reflecting the collaborative relationship between the two artists.
How is it authenticated?
It is numbered and stamped, produced in an edition of 300 copies.
What does the title reference?
LA_56 follows Invader's city-code naming system, referencing a Los Angeles mosaic dated 2002.
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.