Space File (red)
Signed Print

Name: Space File (red)
Brand: Invader
Rating: 5 (233 reviews)

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 30

Year: 2007

Size: H 100cm x W 70cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Invader's Space File (red) is estimated to be worth between £6,000 and £9,000. This signed screenprint, created in 2007, has shown consistent value growth since its first sale in August 2020. The artwork has an auction history of one sale and an average annual growth rate of 2%. The edition size of this work is limited to 30.

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Auction Results

Auction Date	Auction House	Location
December 2023	Tate Ward Auctions	United Kingdom
December 2023	Tate Ward Auctions	United Kingdom
November 2022	Digard	France
August 2020	Tate Ward Auctions	United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

Space File (red) is a signed screen print made by the renowned French street artist Invader in 2007. The print comes in an edition of 30 and depicts a pixelated icon denoting a computer file. The image is rendered in red and Invader adds a red alien in the centre of the file icon. The alien has energy lines emanating from it’s head which gives the impression it is communicating with other extra-terrestrial creatures.

The alien depicted in this print is a repeated motif that runs throughout Invader’s work. The character is inspired by the popular arcade game, Space Invaders, created by Japanese game manufacturer Taito in 1978. The arcade game had a profound impact on the development of Invader’s artistic style and the artist’s use of pixels resonates strongly with the 8-bit visual register of arcade games.

As well as producing alien prints, Invader is known for his mosaics made using square, ceramic tiles. The artist has installed mosaics of aliens all over the world, in locations ranging from metropolitan cities to the ISS (the International Space Station). Invader has even installed a mosaic below sea level in the Cancun Bay in Mexico. The vast range of locations captures Invader’s desire to liberate art from the confines of institutions and galleries, making it more accessible to ordinary people.

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.

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