Home Moon
Home Moon
Signed Print
Invader
£4,850-£7,000Value Indicator
$10,000-$14,500 Value Indicator
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¥45,000-¥70,000 Value Indicator
€6,000-€8,500 Value Indicator
$50,000-$70,000 Value Indicator
¥940,000-¥1,350,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 50
Year: 2010
Size: H 30cm x W 42cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2017 | Crait + Müller | France |
Meaning & Analysis
Home Neptune is a signed screen print on paper made by the renowned French street artist Invader. Produced in 2010 and coming in an edition size of 50, the print shows a pixelated alien character rendered in red with white eyes. The character is set against a vibrant blue background. The alien depicted in this print is a character from the popular arcade game, Space Invaders, which was made by Japanese engineer and game designer Nishikado Tomohiro in 1978.
Invader is best known for his ‘invasions’ in which the artist adorns the streets of bustling cities with mosaics of pixelated characters from Space Invaders. The mosaics are made out of small, ceramic, square tiles which the artist sticks to street walls using cement or glue. Known as the ‘Space Invaders Project’, these invasions have taken place in over 30 countries and the project has come to be one of the most elaborate street art stunts in art history.
As well as taking inspiration from Space Invaders, Invader has created artworks inspired by other 8-bit video games such as Pac-Man. The artist was also inspired by cartoon and comic book characters like Pink Panther, Spider-Man and Popeye. Producing artworks inspired by popular culture captures how Invader’s art questions what should be considered ‘high’ culture and fine art.
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.
