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Invader — Invasion Kit #05 (Atari Si 2600)
Invader

Invasion Kit #05 (Atari Si 2600)

"Invasion Kit #05 (Atari Si 2600)" by Invader is a mosaic artwork composed of 80 ceramic tiles arranged to reference the iconic pixelated aesthetics of early video game graphics, specifically evoking the visual language of Space Invaders. The work is presented in its original sealed foil packaging, which serves as both protective casing and conceptual frame, emphasizing the commodification and collectibility of contemporary street art within the market economy. By combining handcrafted ceramic elements with consumer packaging, Invader collapses the distinction between fine art object and mass produced commodity, while nodding to the retro gaming nostalgia that frequently appears in his broader artistic practice.

Medium
Multiple comprised of 80 ceramic tiles, contained in the original sealed foil packaging.

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Evening & Day Editions

January 23, 2025

Lot 235

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Invader, Invasion Kit #05 (Atari Si 2600)

"Invasion Kit #05 (Atari Si 2600)" by Invader is a mosaic artwork composed of 80 ceramic tiles arranged to reference the iconic pixelated aesthetics of early video game graphics, specifically evoking the visual language of Space Invaders. The work is presented in its original sealed foil packaging, which serves as both protective casing and conceptual frame, emphasizing the commodification and collectibility of contemporary street art within the market economy. By combining handcrafted ceramic elements with consumer packaging, Invader collapses the distinction between fine art object and mass produced commodity, while nodding to the retro gaming nostalgia that frequently appears in his broader artistic practice.

Medium
Multiple comprised of 80 ceramic tiles, contained in the original sealed foil packaging.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Street Art, Retro technology, Installation, Mixed Media, Video game culture, French Artist, Pop Art, 21st Century, Urban Intervention, Playful nostalgia

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery