Invasion Kit 2, Blue Octopus
Invasion Kit 2, Blue Octopus
Ceramic
Invader
£4,000-£6,000Value Indicator
$8,500-$12,500 Value Indicator
$7,500-$11,000 Value Indicator
¥35,000-¥60,000 Value Indicator
€4,800-€7,000 Value Indicator
$40,000-$60,000 Value Indicator
¥770,000-¥1,150,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Ceramic
Edition size: 150
Year: 2003
Size: H 16cm x W 18cm
Signed: No
Format: Ceramic
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| May 2022 | Christie's Paris | France | |||
| October 2021 | Digard | France | |||
| June 2020 | Chiswick Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2019 | Artcurial | France |
Meaning & Analysis
Invasion Kit 2, Blue Octopus is a ceramic artwork produced by the renowned French street artist Invader in 2003 which comes in an edition size of 150. The artwork has a dual function; not only is it a limited edition piece created by Invader but it is also a kit that enables people to produce their own Invader inspired alien mosaics. Invasion Kit 2, Blue Octopus is a set of blue ceramic, square tiles that, when arranged together according to the kit’s instructions, form an alien that resembles those from the popular arcade game, Space Invaders.
The artwork is part of Invader’s Invasion Kits collection which accompanies his impressive installation project, the Space Invaders project. Invader started the project in 1998, inspired by Japanese game manufacturer Taito’s game of the same name. Invader took it upon himself to adorn the walls of urban cities with mosaics of aliens from the arcade game. Invader calls the act of going to these cities to install the mosaics ‘invasions’ and proudly claims to have ‘invaded’ over 30 countries all over the world.
The invasion kits are means for people to launch their own invasions and reproduce the alien mosaics that Invader has become globally recognised for creating.
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.
