Invader (1969) - Rubik country life
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Invader, Rubik country life, a Giclée mounted under Diasec on aluminium panel in Pop Art style, 100 × 100 cm, edition 87/431, signed, produced in 2023 in the United Kingdom, in excellent condition.
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Technique : Giclée montée sous Diasec
Support : Aluminium acrylic panel
Edition : 87/431
Signature : Hand-signed
Dimensions : 100x100cm
Condition : Excellent
Authentification : Sold with certificate of authenticity
Informations sur l’œuvre :
Invader is one of the most emblematic and recognizable figures in contemporary urban art. A elusive artist, he defines himself as an Unidentified Free Artist (UFA), insisting that anonymity is a founding principle of his practice. Masked, pixelated, deliberately out of frame, his pseudonym reflects his artistic project: to invade public space with art.
Since the late 1990s, Invader has transposed the digital universe into the physical world through his famous mosaics inspired by 1980s video games, notably Space Invaders. These pixelated figures, instantly readable, constitute a universal visual language, accessible to all, that dissolves the boundaries between popular culture, contemporary art, and urban space. Far from a simple playful gesture, this aesthetic questions our relationship to images, to technology, and to collective memory.
What began in 1998 with the installation of a first mosaic on a Parisian wall quickly became a worldwide project. To date, more than 4,000 works have been disseminated in dozens of cities around the world, turning the act of art-making into a planetary map. This approach takes on a strong symbolic dimension when one of his works becomes the first artwork exhibited in space, integrated into the International Space Station.
Alongside his activity in public space, Invader has progressively entered the institutional field. He has presented solo exhibitions in major galleries and institutions, from Paris to Osaka, never renouncing his street roots. This double presence—on the street and in dedicated spaces—constitutes one of the foundations of his singularity.
His work also extends to new mediums, notably with the Rubikcubism series, in which he composes painting-sculptures from Rubik’s Cubes. Faithful to his pixelated vocabulary, this series continues his reflection on digital imagery, color, and materiality, while placing his work within a contemporary tradition of sculpture and assemblage.
Seller's Story
Galerie Dobkine is a contemporary signature in the secondary art market.
Located with two spaces in the heart of the historic district of Paris, we offer a selective range of works by French and international artists, chosen for the relevance of their approach and the strength of their market value. The gallery advocates a cross-disciplinary vision of taste, blending aesthetic rigor, market intelligence, and curatorial intuition.
Through a detailed understanding of the challenges of the secondary market, we support seasoned collectors, enlightened amateurs, or young buyers in building their collections, combining rigor, attentive listening, and a sense of advice.
Each of our works is carefully selected and meticulously verified to guarantee quality and authenticity.
Selling is above all a commitment; it is the promise of a work of art that lives up to your expectations.
More than sales, we want to build a trusting relationship with our clients.
We consider that satisfying you is the only way to continue existing.
Translated by Google TranslateTechnique : Giclée montée sous Diasec
Support : Aluminium acrylic panel
Edition : 87/431
Signature : Hand-signed
Dimensions : 100x100cm
Condition : Excellent
Authentification : Sold with certificate of authenticity
Informations sur l’œuvre :
Invader is one of the most emblematic and recognizable figures in contemporary urban art. A elusive artist, he defines himself as an Unidentified Free Artist (UFA), insisting that anonymity is a founding principle of his practice. Masked, pixelated, deliberately out of frame, his pseudonym reflects his artistic project: to invade public space with art.
Since the late 1990s, Invader has transposed the digital universe into the physical world through his famous mosaics inspired by 1980s video games, notably Space Invaders. These pixelated figures, instantly readable, constitute a universal visual language, accessible to all, that dissolves the boundaries between popular culture, contemporary art, and urban space. Far from a simple playful gesture, this aesthetic questions our relationship to images, to technology, and to collective memory.
What began in 1998 with the installation of a first mosaic on a Parisian wall quickly became a worldwide project. To date, more than 4,000 works have been disseminated in dozens of cities around the world, turning the act of art-making into a planetary map. This approach takes on a strong symbolic dimension when one of his works becomes the first artwork exhibited in space, integrated into the International Space Station.
Alongside his activity in public space, Invader has progressively entered the institutional field. He has presented solo exhibitions in major galleries and institutions, from Paris to Osaka, never renouncing his street roots. This double presence—on the street and in dedicated spaces—constitutes one of the foundations of his singularity.
His work also extends to new mediums, notably with the Rubikcubism series, in which he composes painting-sculptures from Rubik’s Cubes. Faithful to his pixelated vocabulary, this series continues his reflection on digital imagery, color, and materiality, while placing his work within a contemporary tradition of sculpture and assemblage.
Seller's Story
Galerie Dobkine is a contemporary signature in the secondary art market.
Located with two spaces in the heart of the historic district of Paris, we offer a selective range of works by French and international artists, chosen for the relevance of their approach and the strength of their market value. The gallery advocates a cross-disciplinary vision of taste, blending aesthetic rigor, market intelligence, and curatorial intuition.
Through a detailed understanding of the challenges of the secondary market, we support seasoned collectors, enlightened amateurs, or young buyers in building their collections, combining rigor, attentive listening, and a sense of advice.
Each of our works is carefully selected and meticulously verified to guarantee quality and authenticity.
Selling is above all a commitment; it is the promise of a work of art that lives up to your expectations.
More than sales, we want to build a trusting relationship with our clients.
We consider that satisfying you is the only way to continue existing.
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Artist
Invader (1969)
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Gallery
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
87/431
Title of artwork
Rubik country life
Technique
Giclée
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Year
2023
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
100 cm
Width
100 cm
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Pop Art
Period
2020+
Sold with frame
No
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