Ending 1st Sep, 2022 16:00

Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors

Lot 277

Click for high resolution

Invader (French 1969-), 'Binary Code (Black)', 2008

Sold for £10,000

inc.premium

Condition Report

In Very Good Condition
No knocks, tears, or creases to the sheet
This work has been stored flat with no signs of the previous framing
Some potential minor patches of yellowing to the sheet, towards the sheet edges and away from the printed image
Two surface marks to the sheet recto, these are not visible verso
In Very Good Condition

Invader (French 1969-), 'Binary Code (Black)', 2008, screenprint on wove paper, signed, dated, and numbered from an edition of 50 in pencil, published by Space Shop; sheet: 50 x 70cm

ARR

Auction: Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors, ending 1st Sep, 2022

View all lots in this sale

Image Upload

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.

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.