19th Mar, 2025 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 195

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Invader (French 1969-), 'Invaded Hypnosis', 2011

Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000

Condition Report

In good condition
No knocks or tears to the sheet
There is some minor foxing to the upper edge and right hand edge of the sheets border, visible upon close inspection
Some minor markings to the upper edge of the sheet verso
Extremely minor imperfection to the upper left hand corner of the sheet, visible upon very close inspection
This work has been stored flat and has not been framed.

Invader (French 1969-), 'Invaded Hypnosis', 2011, woodcut on Fabriano Rosipina Avorio 285gsm paper, signed, dated and numbered from an edition of 50 in pencil, published by Lazarides; sheet: 31.5 x 21cm

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 19th Mar, 2025

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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.