Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Pronto Intervento (Red)
Summary
Issued in 2010 through Invader's own Space Shop, Pronto Intervento (Red) is a two-color print on heavy 350gsm matte stock, measuring 22.5 x 50 cm in an edition of 30, each signed and numbered. It reworks the ubiquitous Roman service-sticker into a sardonic emblem of the artist's own rapid, city-wide method of working.
Why It Matters
The title translates as 'emergency response,' co-opting the visual language of quick-fix tradesmen who plaster Rome with contact stickers. Invader draws a wry parallel to his own guerrilla practice: fast deployment across a city. It is a rare print in which he turns street ephemera itself, rather than his mosaic aliens, into subject matter.
Collector Perspective
With only 30 signed and numbered copies, this is a small, direct-from-artist release tied to Invader's Roman campaign. Its narrow, elongated proportions echo real stickers, and the red variant pairs with a green counterpart. Collectors value the conceptual wit and the physically small edition, which keeps it comparatively hard to source in strong condition.
Historical Context
2010 was a Rome-focused year for Invader, culminating in the Invaderoma guide and related Space Shop releases. The Pronto Intervento prints belong to that campaign, capturing the artist's habit of absorbing local urban vernacular, here the improvised commercial stickers of Roman streets, into his editioned studio output.
FAQ
What does 'Pronto Intervento' mean?
It translates from Italian as 'emergency response' or 'rapid intervention,' language borrowed from the quick-fix and building-service stickers common on Roman streets.
How large is the edition?
Thirty signed and numbered copies, printed in two colors on 350gsm matte paper at 22.5 x 50 cm.
Is there another color version?
Yes. The design was released in both red and green variants; this listing describes the red.
Who published it?
It was issued through Space Shop, Invader's own retail outlet, originally offered at 180 EUR.
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.