Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Rubik Space
Summary
Rubik Space is a 2005 screen print published by Space Shop in an edition of 100 at a large 100 x 70 cm, released to coincide with the Rubik Space exhibition at Galerie Patricia Dorfmann (24 March - 7 May 2005). Some copies were later sold through Pictures On Walls, and its original POW price was £80.
Why It Matters
As the namesake print of a dedicated exhibition, Rubik Space holds a defining place in Invader's cube-based output. Its large format and edition of 100 make it a substantial statement piece, and the documented exhibition and pricing details give it unusually clear provenance for the period.
Collector Perspective
The exhibition association and recorded original £80 POW price provide collectors with solid contextual footing. At 100 x 70 cm this is a large sheet where condition, flatness, and margin quality are significant. Its role as the show's title work lends it enduring standing within Rubik Cubism.
Historical Context
The Rubik Space exhibition at Galerie Patricia Dorfmann in spring 2005 centered on Invader's Rubik's Cube compositions. This print, sharing the show's name and produced by Space Shop with later distribution through Pictures On Walls, documents a pivotal moment in the public presentation of Rubik Cubism.
FAQ
What exhibition does this print accompany?
It was released to coincide with Rubik Space at Galerie Patricia Dorfmann, 24 March - 7 May 2005.
What was the original price?
The recorded print cost from Pictures On Walls was £80.
Where was it sold?
It was published by Space Shop, with some copies later sold through Pictures On Walls.
How large is it?
It is a large screen print measuring 100 x 70 cm, in an edition of 100.
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.