Binary Code (Red), 2008
Original Hand Signed and Numbered Screenprint in Colour on Wove Paper
Paper size: 50 x 70 cm. / 19.7 x 27.6 in.
Image size: 34.5 x 50 cm. / 13.6 x 19.7 in.
Additional Information: This original Screenprint in red is hand signed in pencil “Invader” at the lower right margin. It is also dated ‘2008’ next to the signature. It is hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 50, in the lower left corner.
Provenance: Outré Gallery, Melbourne, Australia.
Condition: Very good condition. Very minor foxing across the sheet.
PRICE: on request
INVADER, born Franck Slama in 1969, is a French contemporary artist renowned for his innovative fusion of digital aesthetics and urban art. Since the late 1990s, he has gained global recognition for his mosaic “Space Invaders,” inspired by the iconic 1978 arcade game. These pixelated figures, often installed covertly on city walls worldwide, recontextualize public spaces into urban playgrounds, blending nostalgia, technology, and artistic rebellion. To date, Invader has “invaded” over 80 cities across the globe, leaving behind a trail of art that blurs the boundaries between the virtual and the tangible.
A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Invader began his career as a traditional artist before gravitating toward street art. His unique medium—hand-assembled ceramic tiles—was chosen for its durability and its pixelated appearance, reminiscent of early digital graphics. These mosaics often depict pop culture icons or abstract arrangements, resonating with themes of memory, identity, and the digitization of contemporary life.
“My work is about liberating art from the traditional contexts of museums and galleries and bringing it into the streets where everyone can experience it,” Invader has said. This ethos is evident in his collectible artworks, which translate his urban installations into prints, micromosaics, and tile-based sculptures, offering collectors a piece of his public art mission.
Notable in his portfolio are screen prints like Binary Code (RED) echo the minimalistic, code-driven aesthetic of his street mosaics.
For investors, Invader Pixelated Street Art represents a convergence of rarity, cultural relevance, and artistic innovation. His pieces consistently perform well at auctions, with demand driven by his limited editions and the increasing global awareness of street art as a legitimate and valuable art form. Invader’s ability to connect with audiences through nostalgia and technology ensures his enduring appeal, making his works a compelling addition to any serious collection.
