18th Sep, 2024 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 181a

Lot 181 - Invader (French 1969-), 'Home Earth', 2010

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Invader (French 1969-), 'Home Earth', 2010

Sold for £7,500
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000

inc.premium

Condition Report

In excellent condition
No visible knocks, tears, or creases to the sheet
The work has been framed to a high standard by Pauli Frames using UV Protective Glass
The sheet is framed 'edge to edge' in a black frame
Not examined out of the frame

Invader (French 1969-), 'Home Earth', 2010, embossed screenprint in colours with applied foil on wove paper, signed and numbered from an edition of 50 in pencil, published by Pictures On Walls; sheet: 29.5 x 42cm (Framed)

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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.