Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Little Big Space (First Edition)
Summary
Little Big Space is a 2019 three-color lithograph with embossing, released at the District 13 Art Fair in Paris through Galerie Itinerrance in an edition of 100. At 32 x 40 cm, it pairs Invader's pixelated visual language with a tactile embossed surface, reflecting the artist's ongoing dialogue between digital imagery and physical print craft.
Why It Matters
The embossing distinguishes this edition from Invader's flatter screenprints, adding a sculptural, low-relief dimension that rewards close viewing. Its debut at District 13 Art Fair, an event tied to Galerie Itinerrance's Parisian program, situates it within the artist's home-city gallery ecosystem, a meaningful provenance anchor for collectors of his editioned work.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 100, Little Big Space sits in the more limited tier of Invader's print output. Collectors appreciate the combination of three-color lithography and embossing, techniques that require careful registration and add physical texture. The Galerie Itinerrance publication and art-fair release give it a clean, documented origin worth noting when cataloguing.
Historical Context
By 2019 Invader had a decades-long practice bridging arcade-era pixel aesthetics and contemporary printmaking. Little Big Space's title nods to the tension in his work between the small scale of individual pixels and the large conceptual space they evoke. Its release through Galerie Itinerrance continues the artist's long association with that Paris gallery.
FAQ
What printing techniques were used?
It is a three-color lithograph finished with embossing, combining flat color printing with a low-relief textured surface.
Where was it released?
It debuted at the District 13 Art Fair in Paris, France, published through Galerie Itinerrance.
How large is the edition?
The edition is limited to 100 copies, placing it among Invader's smaller-run lithographs.
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.