19th Jun, 2024 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 154

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Invader (French 1969-), 'Rubik Country Life', 2023

Sold for £2,750

inc.premium

Condition Report

In very good condition
This work has been stored inside its original Heni packaging and has not previously been displayed
No apparent issues.
In Very Good Condition

Invader (French 1969-), 'Rubik Country Life', 2023, diasec-mounted giclee on aluminium composite panel, signed and numbered verso from an edition of 431, published by Heni Editions; panel: 100 x 100cm

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 19th Jun, 2024

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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.