Marlboro
Marlboro
Signed Print
Invader
£2,600-£3,900Value Indicator
$5,500-$8,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 200
Year: 2014
Size: H 86cm x W 61cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2023 | Phillips New York | United States | |||
| September 2023 | Wright | United States | |||
| September 2022 | Wright | United States | |||
| March 2021 | Sotheby's London | United Kingdom | |||
| December 2020 | Artcurial | France | |||
| December 2020 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Marlboro, a signed limited edition screen print released in 2014 in an edition of 200, is the work of French street artist Invader, known for his Space Invader characters which he ‘invades’ buildings in cities around the world with. These pixelated, retro characters, inspired by 80s video games, had propelled the artist to fame and are instantly recognisable.
Marlboro, a signed limited edition screen print released in 2014 in an edition of 200, is the work of French street artist Invader, known for his Space Invader characters which he ‘invades’ buildings in cities around the world with. In Marlboro, the artist recreates the front of a Marlboro red packet of cigarettes in his signature pixelated, low-res style. The front of the packet is reduced to chunky pixels seven across by ten down. Despite this low-res image, the branding of Marlboro is unmistakable.
Invader rose to fame in the 1990s as he graffitied his Space Invader characters onto buildings around Paris. This street art project has now turned global and Invader’s pixelated, retro characters, inspired by the video game of the same title the artist played in the 1980s, are instantly recognisable.
Anonymous street artist Invader adopted his pseudonym from the 1978 arcade game, Space Invaders, and has continually paid homage to retro, 8-bit video games throughout his career. His work has evolved from the original Space Invader motif since the early 2000s, with other icons such as Pac-Man, Pink Panther and even the Rubik’s Cube becoming staples in his imagery. Invading urban landscapes with his distinctive pixelated mosaic creations, Invader transcends the boundaries of traditional street art by combining playful nostalgia with an urban twist. His unique fusion of retro aesthetics and contemporary commentary has solidified his place in the global art scene.