Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Space Waffle
Summary
Space Waffle is a 2011 object edition by Invader: an actual waffle, vacuum-packed and framed in a perspex box, measuring 15 x 22 x 3 cm, signed and numbered by the artist. It is one of his most literal and unconventional collectibles.
Why It Matters
Space Waffle pushes Invader's practice into readymade and conceptual territory, presenting a preserved food item as art. It exemplifies the playful, Duchampian irreverence running through street art, turning an everyday object into a signed edition and testing where the boundary of a collectible artwork lies.
Collector Perspective
This is a conceptual curiosity rather than a wall print, appealing to collectors who prize novelty and completeness within an artist's oeuvre. The vacuum-packing and perspex box are integral to its preservation and presentation; any breach of the seal materially affects it. Condition here is uniquely tied to the packaging's integrity.
Historical Context
Issued in 2011, Space Waffle reflects the tongue-in-cheek sensibility Invader shares with peers who blur art and object. Its vacuum-sealed, boxed presentation nods to conceptual and Fluxus-adjacent traditions of preserving the mundane, making it an outlier and a talking point in his editioned catalogue.
FAQ
Is this really a waffle?
Yes. It is an actual waffle, vacuum-packed and framed in a perspex box, signed and numbered by the artist.
How should it be handled?
The vacuum packing and perspex box are essential to its preservation and should remain intact; the packaging is part of the artwork.
When was it made?
2011, as a signed and numbered object edition by Invader.
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.