HENI is delighted to present Alias and Pixel Pieces by Invader featuring 10 unique ceramic artworks.
The Alias artworks are ceramic tiles on plexiglass panels and a laminated ID card documenting the original invasion, and range in size from 52.2 x 76 cm to 195 x 102 cm. The Pixel Pieces artworks are ceramic tiles on wood panels, and range in size from 47.5 x 50 cm to 104.8 x 162.3 cm. Each work is titled and signed by the artist on the back.
Alias LDN_159
Invader
195 x 102 cm
Ceramic tiles on panel and laminated ID card
Alias LDN_156
Invader
113 x 113 cm
Ceramic tiles on panel and laminated ID card
Alias LDN_153
Invader
52.2 x 76 cm
Ceramic tiles on panel and laminated ID card
CAMO BW-1C-M1
Invader
47.5 x 50 cm
Ceramic tiles on wood panel
CAMO 3C-M3
Invader
47.5 x 50 cm
Ceramic tiles on wood panel
CAMO M-BW-2C-M1
Invader
50 x 80.8 cm
Ceramic tiles on wood panel
CAMO M-3C-M4
Invader
71 x 109 cm
Ceramic tiles on wood panel
CAMO M-4C-M2
Invader
71 x 109 cm
Ceramic tiles on wood panel
CAMO L-4C-M1
Invader
104.8 x 162.3 cm
Ceramic tiles on wood panel
CAMO M-3C-M2
Invader
95.1 x 133.5 cm
Ceramic tiles on wood panel
The Alias works are ‘unique doubles’ of Invader’s street mosaics and bridge the gap between public art and gallery spaces, allowing collectors to own a piece linked to a specific public installation.
"What I love is that those aliases create a bridge between the street and the gallery. They are conceptual works – if you own an Alias and pass its street version, you can say it’s yours. And if it disappears, you get to keep the memory of it."
The Pixel Pieces works break free from the site-specific designs and dimensions of the Alias series and offer a new way to explore the pixelated mosaics the artist is known for.
"A year or two ago, I started making mosaics that weren’t Alias. It was for an exhibition in Los Angeles where I wanted to line up the works in a perfect grid on a wall, so I needed them all to be the same size, which can’t be done with the Alias series, as their dimensions vary to correspond with the original street mosaics, which themselves are scaled to their respective locations. I called this new work Pixel Pieces."
The elusive street artist Invader uses his now-ubiquitous pixelated characters to bring the digital world to the physical world and art to the masses. Self-described as an Unidentified Free Artist (UFA) whose identity is perennially hidden behind masks and digital pixelations, his pseudonym reflects his artistic practice - to invade public spaces with art.
Invader at the HENI Gallery
What started as a playful attempt to make his art more publicly visible by pasting his first mosaic onto a Parisian wall in 1998 now consists of over 4,000 works on a global scale. Invader’s artwork was even the first art to be exhibited in space and can be found on the International Space Station.
Invader has challenged the traditional boundaries of the art world, holding solo exhibitions at prestigious galleries from Paris to Osaka. Never abandoning his dedication to street art, since 1998 Invader has expanded his practice into new media, producing installations and film. Invader continues to innovate within his characteristic aesthetic, allowing it to evolve as he invents new ways to bring accessible art to the masses.
To coincide with the drop, HENI Editions releases Camouflage by Invader, featuring 21 unique screenprint editions split across five sizes. Begun in 2023, Invader’s Camouflage series shows the iconic Space Invader figure hidden amongst camouflage patterns.
All of the Camouflage editions and Alias and Pixel Pieces are on display at the HENI Gallery until 19 January. Admission to the gallery is free, with no appointment required.
HENI Gallery
6-10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB, United Kingdom
29 Nov - 9 Dec: Open Monday - Sunday, from 10am - 6pm
10 Dec - 19 Jan: Open Monday - Friday, from 10am - 6pm
A selection of prints are on display in the windows at 29-35 Lexington Street.
You can now buy exclusive hoodies, t-shirts, posters, and notebooks from the Camouflage collection on the HENI Merch shop. The merchandise collection will also be available at the HENI Gallery.
The new book INVADER: In Conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist is also available from HENI Publishing.
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HENI is delighted to present Alias and Pixel Pieces by Invader, featuring 10 unique ceramic artworks which are available to apply for on HENI Primary from 29 November 2024.
The Alias works are ‘unique doubles’ of Invader’s street mosaics and bridge the gap between public art and gallery spaces, allowing collectors to own a piece linked to a specific public installation. The works are ceramic tiles on plexiglass panels and a laminated ID card documenting the original invasion, and range in size from 52.2 x 76 cm to 195 x 102 cm.
The Pixel Pieces works break free from the site-specific designs and dimensions of the Alias series and offer a new way to explore the pixelated mosaics the artist is known for. The works are ceramic tiles on wood panels, and range in size from 47.5 x 50 cm to 104.8 x 162.3 cm.
You can complete your application for Alias and Pixel Pieces on a computer or mobile device, after which you will receive a confirmation email detailing each of the artworks you applied for.
If you want to get in touch, please contact Customer Care or ask a moderator on Discord.
Because Alias and Pixel Pieces is an application-based release, HENI tries to ensure allocations are broad and fair (rather than on a ‘first come, first served’ basis) as such each application will be reviewed individually after which a member of our Client Liaison Team will be in touch to discuss further.
If you wish to apply for a specific artwork, please select ‘I have a preference’ during the application. You can submit multiple preferred artworks in case your first choice is not available. If none of your choices are available, we may offer you the opportunity to purchase a different artwork. HENI cannot guarantee that you will be offered the opportunity to buy every print you apply for.
HENI has partnered with various trusted shipping couriers for the delivery of Alias and Pixel Pieces However, should you wish to organise your own shipping or collect the artworks in person, please discuss this with your member of our Client Liaison team.
Alias and Pixel Pieces are shipped from the UK and can be shipped internationally. The prices provided are exclusive of VAT, delivery charges, insurance or any customs or import duties or local taxes that may be payable. For orders shipping to the UK, Standard Rate VAT will be applied and collected at the time of payment.
If your shipping address is outside the UK, you will be responsible for any customs or import duties and local taxes that may be payable. Where such duties or taxes are payable in respect to any works ordered, HENI does not collect and pay them on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any amounts due directly to the applicable customs authority. HENI is not able to offer any guidance on customs or import duties or local taxes, and we recommend that you contact your local customs office for details.
Should the need arise to change your delivery address it is possible; however, if you choose to deliver to a different country than initially requested, this could impact the total value of your original order. Please complete and submit the Change of Address Request form and one of our Customer Care advisors will be in touch to confirm.
There are certain countries that HENI cannot ship to. If you would like more information or should you encounter an error during the checkout, please contact Customer Care.
Alias and Pixel Pieces are priced in US Dollars and after the allocation has taken place, successful applicants will be notified by email, and a member of the Client Liaison team will be in touch to complete the order.
We may perform KYC (‘Know Your Customer’) checks to verify your identity digitally. Your dedicated Client Liaison Team contact will explain further.
Alias and Pixel Pieces are on display at the HENI Gallery from 29 November 2024 until 19 January 2025. Admission to the gallery is free, with no appointment required.
HENI Gallery
6–10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB, United Kingdom
Opening hours: 29 Nov - 9 Dec: Monday - Sunday, from 10am - 6pm
Opening hours: 10 Dec – 19 Jan: Monday - Friday, from 10am – 6pm