Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Rubik Space
Work Summary & Collector Notes
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.
Collector notes: Legacy catalog record: 100. Edition-specific signature and publisher marks not independently documented in the sources reviewed.
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.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2005-03-24
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date; verify against the original publisher record when available.
- Series
- Rubikcubism
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print
- Edition details
- Legacy catalog record: 100.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature and publisher marks not independently documented in the sources reviewed.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: Invader dates the start of Rubikcubism to 2005.
Meaning / interpretation: The artist explains that Rubikcubism uses the cube's six-color palette and large pixel scale to make images that resolve at a distance or through a phone screen. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: Released to conincide with the Rubik Space exhibition at Galerie Patricia Dorfmann from 24 March - 7 May 2005. Some copies later sold through Pictures on Walls.
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 Space Shop. 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.
- Rubikcubism — Invader studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Artist-authored history of Rubikcubism and the Top 10 / Rubik Low Fidelity series.
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.
