Invader
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Invader

French, b. 1969

Invader: The Psychology and Market Value of Global Invasions

The Broker’s Perspective: From "Street Game" to High-Liquidity Asset
Invader’s artistic practice is a global "urban invasion." For collectors, owning an Invader piece is more than an acquisition; it is a membership in an anonymous, worldwide game. However, as his mosaic works reach record highs at auction, the market has seen an influx of replicas lacking official ID cards. As professional brokers, our role is to help you distinguish between a "valuable Alias" and a mere visual imitation.

Multi-faceted Market Analysis

  • The Authority of Scarcity and ID Cards: In the secondary market, the presence of an official "ID Card" or certificate can multiply a piece's value several times over. We advise collectors: prioritize provenance over entry-level pricing. A flawless ownership record is your only "passport" for future resale.

  • Market Performance & "City Premium": Secondary market data suggests that works tied to specific high-profile "invasions" (such as Paris, London, or Tokyo) command higher resilience due to their historical significance. Invader’s works, particularly limited-edition prints and LED series, have become "hard currency" within contemporary street art collections.

  • Strategic Advice & Risk Management: The street art market can be volatile and is often driven by social media trends. We do not claim that every piece is an "investment." Instead, we encourage focusing on early releases with documented exhibition histories, which tend to demonstrate greater stability during market corrections.

The Art Trader Advantage: Data-Driven Filtration
We don’t just list artworks; we filter the market. Every Invader piece brokered through Art Trader undergoes rigorous authentication and provenance tracking. By leveraging global art market data, we provide precise valuation advice, helping you bypass the "information gap" and ensuring your collection is built on a foundation of real-world market support.

Art Trader Analysis
High Auction Record US$ 1.22m (Sotheby's, 2019)
Art Trader Rating Blue Chip
Major Collections
Newport Street Gallery HOCA Foundation Musée en Herbe M+ Museum MGLC Ljubljana MoCA Los Angeles
Broker Services
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Broker's Perspective
“Why Invader? He has successfully gamified the art world. Unlike other street artists, his "Alias" works (gallery versions of his street mosaics) come with impeccable provenance and a direct link to his global "invasions," making them unique historical assets with immense liquidity.”
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Collector Knowledge Base

Yes. Invader's market has shown consistent double-digit growth. His "Alias" works (replicas of street pieces) and "Invasion Kits" are highly liquid assets with a proven track record of value appreciation.
It is a term coined by Invader to describe his fine art practice of creating pointillist imagery using 3D Rubik's Cubes. These complex sculptural works are among his most expensive and prestigious auction lots.
These are limited edition sets of loose ceramic tiles that allow collectors to recreate specific Invader characters. They are considered the "entry-level blue chip" of his market and are extremely sought after.
Yes. Despite his anonymity, he has had major exhibitions at institutions like the Musée en Herbe (Paris), MGLC (Ljubljana), and the HOCA Foundation (Hong Kong), validating his place in art history.
His market record was set by "TK_119" (Astro Boy), which sold for approximately US$ 1.22 million, signaling his transition from street phenomenon to high-value auction powerhouse.
The app gamifies his art, creating a massive, engaged global community of "players." This unique digital engagement sustains high demand and keeps his work culturally relevant and valuable.

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