7th Dec, 2023 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 134

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Invader (French 1969-), 'Space File (Red AP)', 2007

Estimated at £8,000 - £12,000

Condition Report

In very good condition
No knocks, tears or creases to the sheet
Minor smudge to the signature in the bottom right hand corner, visible upon close inspection
This work has been stored flat and has not been framed.

Invader (French 1969-), 'Space File (Red AP)', 2007, screenprint in colours on wove paper, signed, dated, and numbered from an edition of 10 APs in pencil aside from the regular edition of 30, published by Space Shop; sheet: 100 x 70cm

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 7th Dec, 2023

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Invader

In the late 1990s, the anonymous French artist known as Invader began affixing ceramic mosaic representations of Space Invaders—pixelated figures from the classic 1978 video game—throughout the streets of Paris. He later broadened his collection to feature Pac-Man ghosts and various other iconic 8-bit characters, with his creations now embellishing urban landscapes globally, from Los Angeles to Kathmandu. In addition to these covert street art installations, Invader has crafted mosaics on materials such as Perspex panels, plywood, and book covers. His artistic repertoire also includes paintings, drawings, and screen prints, all characterized by his distinctive pixelated aesthetic. These pieces frequently command six-figure sums in the secondary market. Notably, in 2019, astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti transported one of Invader’s artworks to the International Space Station, situated approximately 248 miles above the Earth. Invader has showcased his work internationally, with exhibitions held in cities including Los Angeles, Paris, Brussels, and Hong Kong, among others.