Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Rubik Kubrick II (Unsigned)
Summary
Rubik Kubrick II is a 2007 screen print published by Pictures On Walls in an edition of 300 at 70 x 50 cm. Part of Invader's Rubikcubism practice, it reworks cinematic Stanley Kubrick imagery from the fixed palette of Rubik's Cube squares, translating the director's meticulous compositions into a low-resolution grid of colored facelets.
Why It Matters
The pun-driven title pairs "Rubik" with "Kubrick," fusing the artist's cube language with a canonical filmmaker whose visual control is legendary. Published by Pictures On Walls, the influential POW print house co-founded within Banksy's circle, the work sits at the crossroads of the mid-2000s urban-art print boom and Invader's Rubikcubism.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 300, this is a more widely available Invader print than his tighter runs, which makes it an accessible entry into his Rubikcubism work. The Pictures On Walls imprint carries meaningful provenance from a defining era of street-art publishing. The Kubrick subject broadens appeal to film collectors. Confirm dimensions and edition details.
Historical Context
Pictures On Walls was central to the mid-2000s explosion of affordable urban-art editions, publishing many now-canonical prints. Rubik Kubrick II's 2007 release through POW places it firmly in that moment, when the movement's leading artists reached collectors through accessibly priced, larger-edition screen prints.
FAQ
Who published this print?
It was published in 2007 by Pictures On Walls (POW), the influential print house associated with the mid-2000s urban-art scene.
What is the edition size?
It is a screen print in an edition of 300, sized 70 x 50 cm, making it more available than many of Invader's limited runs.
What does the title mean?
It puns on 'Rubik' and 'Kubrick,' combining Invader's cube technique with imagery evoking filmmaker Stanley Kubrick.
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.