Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Space Vibes (Red)
Summary
Space Vibes (Red), 2009, is a screen print on 300gsm Fabriano 5 paper, 50 x 70 cm, issued through Shop At Lazarides in an edition of 30. Signed, numbered and dated by the artist, it was offered in both black and red variants.
Why It Matters
Space Vibes channels the arcade-era energy at the heart of Invader's project, the Space Invaders video game from which he takes his name and central icon. The bold single-color treatment on quality Fabriano stock foregrounds the pixel form's graphic punch, a clean distillation of the artist's pop-gaming roots.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 30, fully signed, numbered and dated, on archival Fabriano paper makes this a solid mid-scale Invader screen print. The dated signature adds documentary appeal. Its release through Lazarides places it in a well-regarded lineage, and the red and black pairing gives collectors a two-part color set to pursue.
Historical Context
2009 saw Invader active with the Lazarides shop, which distributed several of his editions. Space Vibes reflects the period's emphasis on well-made screen prints on premium paper, translating the artist's street-derived pixel motif into a collectible studio work with full signature, number, and date.
FAQ
What paper is it printed on?
A screen print on 300gsm Fabriano 5 paper, measuring 50 x 70 cm.
How is it inscribed?
Each of the 30 copies is signed, numbered and dated by the artist.
Is there another colorway?
Yes, Space Vibes was released in both black and red versions.
Who released it?
It was issued through Shop At Lazarides in 2009.
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.