Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Space One (Red)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Space One (Red) is a 2013 five-color hand-pulled silkscreen from Pictures On Walls, printed on Somerset satin white 300gsm paper in an edition of 100. Measuring 38 x 37.5 cm, it commemorates Invader's Space One mosaic, which the artist launched to the edge of space via weather balloon.
Collector notes: Legacy catalog record: 100. Comes with specially embossed paper; Somerset satin white 300 gsm paper, (foil white eyes) and embossed, 38x37.5cm.
Why It Matters
This print translates a genuine aerospace stunt into a collectible object. Invader physically sent a mosaic aloft, and Space One (Red) memorializes that ambition. Its foil white eyes and embossing add tactile dimension rarely seen in his editions, marking a moment when his practice reached literally new altitude.
Collector Perspective
At 100 copies with a POW pedigree, this sits in the sweet spot of accessibility and status among Invader editions. The foil eyes and embossing reward in-person inspection and complicate reproduction. Condition of the delicate foil and crisp emboss should guide any acquisition, as both are prone to handling wear.
Historical Context
Released in 2013 through Pictures On Walls, the London print house behind much of Banksy's early output, Space One (Red) belongs to a period when Invader's Space Program conceptually launched his pixel aesthetic beyond street level. It exists alongside a hot-pink variant, giving collectors a colorway to chase.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2013-03-20
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date; verify against the original publisher record when available.
- Series
- Space Invaders & Mosaics
- Medium and materials
- Comes with specially embossed paper; Edition 100. 5 colour hand pulled silkscreen; Somerset satin white 300 gsm paper, (foil white eyes) and embossed, 38x37.5cm.
- Edition details
- Legacy catalog record: 100.
- Signature and marks
- Comes with specially embossed paper; Somerset satin white 300 gsm paper, (foil white eyes) and embossed, 38x37.5cm.
Documented History and Meaning
Release context: Legacy catalog record attributes the edition to Pictures On Walls.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Comes with specially embossed paper.
- 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 Pictures On Walls. 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.
- INVADER: Prints on Paper — International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC) · museum / catalogue context · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Museum record for the exhibition and 2001–2020 prints-on-paper catalogue raisonné; not an individual-copy certificate.
FAQ
What does the red version differ from?
Invader issued Space One in a faithful colorway and an eye-bleeding pink variant. The red edition is the one described here, printed in five colors with foil white eyes.
Is it embossed?
Yes. The paper carries a specially embossed treatment alongside foil-detailed eyes, adding physical relief to the pixel figure.
How large is the edition?
The edition is 100, hand-pulled on Somerset satin white 300gsm paper by Pictures On Walls.
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