Ending 29th Nov, 2023 14:00

Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors

Lot 158

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Invader (French 1969-), 'Invader 4000', 2022

Estimated at £600 - £800

Condition Report

In very good condition
No knocks, tears, or creases to the sheet
One horizontal fold and four vertical folds, as originally issued
This work has been stored flat and has not been framed.

Invader (French 1969-), 'Invader 4000', 2022, digital print in colours paper, signed and numbered from an edition of 500 in black ink, accompanined by a 1024 page copy of the Artists Monograph '4000', for which the print was originally issued as a slipcase; sheet: 37 x 47cm

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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.