Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Versailles (Blue)
Summary
Versailles (Blue) is a 2018 screenprint issued in an edition of 100 through Over The Influence, at approximately 21.5 x 19.5 inches. The blue colorway of the Versailles composition brings Invader's pixelated aesthetic into dialogue with one of France's most storied royal sites, rendered in the artist's signature grid-based visual system.
Why It Matters
Versailles connects Invader's contemporary street-art vocabulary to French heritage iconography, a juxtaposition that recurs when the artist maps his aliens onto historic locations. At an edition of 100, the blue variant sits in the more limited tier of his print output, and the Over The Influence publication ties it to the gallery's international program.
Collector Perspective
Colorway variants like the blue Versailles are tracked closely by collectors who compare editions across the composition's releases. With a run of 100, availability is limited relative to his 300-count screenprints. As a 2018 Over The Influence screenprint, it offers documented gallery provenance and a large, wall-friendly format suited to display.
Historical Context
Invader has repeatedly placed his pixel aliens against landmarks and cultural references, and Versailles extends that impulse toward French royal heritage. The 2018 Over The Influence edition reflects the gallery's role in publishing his editioned work during this period, connecting a Parisian-adjacent subject to an international distribution channel.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
Versailles (Blue) was issued in an edition of 100 screenprints.
Who published it?
It was published in 2018 through Over The Influence.
Is this a color variant?
Yes, the blue colorway is one variant of the Versailles composition, and collectors track such color variations across releases.
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.