[ronanmc]

irl1 - The proof of the pudding... Are you going to go for one? I particularly like the Marilyn (will be the most popular, and most bought I'd reckon). Country Life is a complete duffer. 

[Georgie Poppit]

Saw them today. Seem very large and very bold.
Wouldn’t suit everyone but quite cool if you’ve just converted a room into a retro video game arcade.

[Charlie Bronson]

Feb 3, 2023 23:24:48 GMT 1 Georgie Poppit said:

Saw them today. Seem very large and very bold.
Wouldn’t suit everyone but quite cool if you’ve just converted a room into a retro video game arcade.

What about for a sound proof dungeon of sorts, with no windows and a small pull light? Would they work for that? 

[Pawel]

Feb 4, 2023 0:34:26 GMT 1 Charlie Bronson said:

Feb 3, 2023 23:24:48 GMT 1 Georgie Poppit said:

Saw them today. Seem very large and very bold.
Wouldn’t suit everyone but quite cool if you’ve just converted a room into a retro video game arcade.

What about for a sound proof dungeon of sorts, with no windows and a small pull light? Would they work for that? 

The latest Harland might be a bit better.

[dundun]

Feb 3, 2023 22:21:26 GMT 1 slevin said:

Haven't all these type of prints had a glossy finish. It's usually not too much of an issue in person

I can only speak to the Empresses as they’re extremely glossy in the non-glitter sections and way too shiny. I can see the whole room reflected. It seemed logical to make these with a matte finish. 

[drbf]

How close are the colors on the actual print compared to the colors of the pieces on the Heni website?

[Gentle Mental]

13.5 kg of aluminium??? That’s more than most bronze sculptures!!

[Acme Thunderer]

How long will it be before HENI start producing a range of Invader merchandise?

[The Rat King]

How long would they have taken to sell
Out if they were editions of 100 ? Instantly I would
Predict

[Yeah Yeah Yeah Round2]

Feb 4, 2023 7:44:51 GMT 1 The Rat King said:

How long would they have taken to sell
Out if they were editions of 100 ? Instantly I would
Predict

and a day after there would be multiple posts in the Art for Sale thread.

At least Heni gives buyers a chance to think about it. The price point kills it instantly for me, but others may see it as a bargain. 

[The Rat King]

Suppose it’s like the little big space sculpture
plenty for everyone so zero meat on the bone for secondary market 
If he wants to do the cash grab thing now it’s his choice he’s earned the right 

[Sebastian Dusseldorf]

Currently very much into Roxy Music, so considering the Country Life. Though its definitely the kind of Invader I would have considered as my one and only...
Would really love to hear from those who see it in flesh.

[Art Fan 2011]

Feb 4, 2023 8:52:40 GMT 1 The Rat King said:

Suppose it’s like the little big space sculpture
plenty for everyone so zero meat on the bone for secondary market 
If he wants to do the cash grab thing now it’s his choice he’s earned the right 

They went for double cost so plenty of meat on the bone for those who picked them up ! The cost of these new works is prohibitively high so numbers won't be crazy and in reality ony 2 of then are worth having.

A signed limited edition Invader measuring 100cm x 100cm - that's something that's not been available before - these are good news.

Banksy x Heni next - the big Banksy cash grab is coming.

[The Rat King]

Banksy won’t as pest control would be ill equipped to verify all the signed stickers /
you can buy the sculptures for £600 pretty sure that they didn’t cost 300 did they 

trouble here is that the images aren’t the best 

[Petrusino]

Ever since the crypto dudes and sneaker heads started getting their hands on urban art and contemporary art it's all gone down the drain. Invader hasn't even advertised this yet on his Instagram, perhaps because it creates a bit of embarrassment.

[Pawel]

Feb 4, 2023 9:51:23 GMT 1 Petrusino said:

Ever since the crypto dudes and sneaker heads started getting their hands on urban art and contemporary art it's all gone down the drain. Invader hasn't even advertised this yet on his Instagram, perhaps because it creates a bit of embarrassment.

Of course he did

[yojoe007]

Feb 4, 2023 9:21:24 GMT 1 Sebastian Dusseldorf said:

Currently very much into Roxy Music, so considering the Country Life. Though its definitely the kind of Invader I would have considered as my one and only...
Would really love to hear from those who see it in flesh.

Gonna come in here and say - art is totally subjective. Don't listen to anyone who says it's a weak image if *you* like it. Roxy Music are incredible, and the cover is awesome. Whether or not the image is a good representation of it or not can be discussed til the end of time; for my money, Marilyn & Country Life are the best of the four. They are representations of *actual* rubik works. Country Life was on the cover of the Lazarides exhibition catalogue- someone else obviously thinks it has merit.

I hope you buy it & enjoy it on your wall! Btw I think "if there is something" is one of the greatest tracks of all time, by anyone, ever

[Petrusino]

Feb 4, 2023 10:02:41 GMT 1 Pawel said:

Feb 4, 2023 9:51:23 GMT 1 Petrusino said:

Ever since the crypto dudes and sneaker heads started getting their hands on urban art and contemporary art it's all gone down the drain. Invader hasn't even advertised this yet on his Instagram, perhaps because it creates a bit of embarrassment.

Of course he did

Did he make a post or a story?? I didn't find any post on his IG

[Pawel]

Feb 4, 2023 10:18:10 GMT 1 Petrusino said:

Feb 4, 2023 10:02:41 GMT 1 Pawel said:

Of course he did

Did he make a post or a story?? I didn't find any post on his IG

Story


There was also a video showing all the prints. 

[Petrusino]

I'm sure that sooner or later he will also make a post... he didn't do it before the release like for maps or books but he will also make a post for this open edition giclee on sheet metal; there's a lot of money at stake.

[zoomrider]

Feb 4, 2023 9:51:23 GMT 1 Petrusino said:

Ever since the crypto dudes and sneaker heads started getting their hands on urban art and contemporary art it's all gone down the drain. Invader hasn't even advertised this yet on his Instagram, perhaps because it creates a bit of embarrassment.

He has via Instagram story… but I take your point.

I was initially excited by this announcement but that’s what Heni does well. They are a marketing machine that feeds on hype. 

Reasoning about it more rationally, whilst I love Invader, in truth these are poor images (except maybe the Marilyn) that won’t suit many surroundings due to their boldness and their size. The giclee/dibond format is beginning to get tired, signed only on a sticker on the back, possible large edition (and ever growing number of people looking to flip) and the ever increasing price point of these releases seals the deal in ruling it out for me.

[Pawel]

Feb 4, 2023 10:31:09 GMT 1 zoomrider said:

Feb 4, 2023 9:51:23 GMT 1 Petrusino said:

Ever since the crypto dudes and sneaker heads started getting their hands on urban art and contemporary art it's all gone down the drain. Invader hasn't even advertised this yet on his Instagram, perhaps because it creates a bit of embarrassment.

He has via Instagram story… but I take your point.

I was initially excited by this announcement but that’s what Heni does well. They are a marketing machine that feeds on hype. 

Reasoning about it more rationally, whilst I love Invader, in truth these are poor images (except maybe the Marilyn) that won’t suit many surroundings due to their boldness and their size. The giclee/dibond format is beginning to get tired, signed only on a sticker on the back, possible large edition (and ever growing number of people looking to flip) and the ever increasing price point of these releases seals the deal in ruling it out for me.

If they were any cheaper, you would get even more people trying to flip them.

[sm3gz]

If you like it and always wanted an invader, it’s a great way for people to get one.

hopefully you won’t see many flippers on eBay as everyone who wants one can get one,

[Sebastian Dusseldorf]

Feb 4, 2023 10:46:15 GMT 1 Pawel said:

Feb 4, 2023 10:31:09 GMT 1 zoomrider said:

He has via Instagram story… but I take your point.

I was initially excited by this announcement but that’s what Heni does well. They are a marketing machine that feeds on hype. 

Reasoning about it more rationally, whilst I love Invader, in truth these are poor images (except maybe the Marilyn) that won’t suit many surroundings due to their boldness and their size. The giclee/dibond format is beginning to get tired, signed only on a sticker on the back, possible large edition (and ever growing number of people looking to flip) and the ever increasing price point of these releases seals the deal in ruling it out for me.

If they were any cheaper, you would get even more people trying to flip them.

True. About same amount on walls, but many times that in basements. 

[Art Fan 2011]

Feb 4, 2023 9:42:17 GMT 1 The Rat King said:

Banksy won’t as pest control would be ill equipped to verify all the signed stickers /
you can buy the sculptures for £600 pretty sure that they didn’t cost 300 did they 

trouble here is that the images aren’t the best 

I sold my 2 at £900 each - more than happy that is over double original cost price- shame you missed out on them!

[Georgie Poppit]

Feb 4, 2023 0:34:26 GMT 1 Charlie Bronson said:

Feb 3, 2023 23:24:48 GMT 1 Georgie Poppit said:

Saw them today. Seem very large and very bold.
Wouldn’t suit everyone but quite cool if you’ve just converted a room into a retro video game arcade.

What about for a sound proof dungeon of sorts, with no windows and a small pull light? Would they work for that? 

They do like they have a wipe-clean finish 

[Lord Lucas Roham]

I really like these and think they'll look good on the wall but 3k is way too expensive.

Like I've said previously only buy if you plan to hang these. There is not profit in them. When Hirst Empresses are going for 1.2 ETH then it's fairly obvious how these are likely to perform.

I was going to buy the Marilyn but on reflection I'll wait to pick up from a desperate flipper for under cost.

[King and a Duck]

Feb 4, 2023 11:23:01 GMT 1 Lord Lucas Roham said:

I was going to buy the Marilyn but on reflection I'll wait to pick up from a desperate flipper for under cost.

I’m sold on this idea. 

[Pawel]

Feb 4, 2023 11:23:01 GMT 1 Lord Lucas Roham said:

I really like these and think they'll look good on the wall but 3k is way too expensive.

Like I've said previously only buy if you plan to hang these. There is not profit in them. When Hirst Empresses are going for 1.2 ETH then it's fairly obvious how these are likely to perform.

I was going to buy the Marilyn but on reflection I'll wait to pick up from a desperate flipper for under cost.

It's so hard to find a good spot for Empresses due to all that intense red. They couldn't choose a worse release to try that NFT scheme. Way to many bough to flip based on the Virtues secondary market.
If they did it with Currency prints it would be a stellar success imho.
These invaders are much more wall friendly.

[stuckeyc]

another problem is the sheer size if these. Lots if wall space required and to try to sell them the shipping is going to be a major pain in the arse

However for those of us who are buying to enjoy they will look great I am sure.  I wonder how these would do in a bathroom?  Also which does the forum thinks will sell more camo or the cube?  I can't decide