Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
LA_56, Los Angeles, 2002 (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
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.
Collector notes: 300 numbered and stamped copies. 300 numbered and stamped copies.
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.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2019-04-04
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date; verify against the original publisher record when available.
- Series
- City Invasions
- Medium and materials
- 1 colour Screenprint on 300g fine art paper.
- Edition details
- 300 numbered and stamped copies.
- Signature and marks
- 300 numbered and stamped copies.
Documented History and Meaning
Release context: Legacy catalog record attributes the edition to Obey Clothing.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation not independently documented in the sources reviewed.
- 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 Obey Clothing. 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.
- INVADER: Prints on Paper — International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC) · museum / catalogue context · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Museum record for the exhibition and 2001–2020 prints-on-paper catalogue raisonné; not an individual-copy certificate.
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.
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