Invader
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Invader

France • 1969  1433 followers

Mysterious urban artist known for colorful tile mosaics inspired by video games, transforming cities into public art galleries.

Biography

Paris, London, Hong Kong, NYC or even Katmandu, nearly a hundred cities have been the playground for the mysterious Invader.

The one whose real name remains anonymous was born in 1969 in Paris. His identity remains secret, adding to the aura of mystery surrounding his art. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he began experimenting with street art in the 1990s. He is famous for his "Invasions," colorful tile mosaics inspired by 1980s video games, notably Space Invaders. His distinctive style is characterized by the use of pixelated motifs, reminiscent of early video game aesthetics. The urban artist often uses materials such as ceramic or tile to create his works, which he installs clandestinely in streets worldwide. He compiles his characters in reference books like a treasure hunt to indicate or find each of his works. In 1999, he made headlines by leaving his mark on the Hollywood sign in California.

Invader has significantly contributed to popularizing street art as legitimate contemporary art. His invasions have been installed in over 60 cities and 5 continents worldwide, leaving his distinctive mark on buildings, walls, and sidewalks, underwater, in the savannah, and even in space. Paris alone boasts over 1000 "space invaders".

Invader's art is often considered a form of reappropriation of urban space, transforming urban environments into public art galleries. The artist describes his work as a meeting between pixels and mosaic, virtual game and reality, screen and architecture, a viral art that takes hold of our visual universe. Day after day, the invasion continues...

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Design, Kit Camo Tile Yellow Ping, Invader

Invader

Design - 10 x 10 x 2 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.8 inch

$723

Print, Camo XXL-2C-M1, Invader

Invader

Print - 118 x 140 x 1 cm Print - 46.5 x 55.1 x 0.4 inch

$22,855

Sculpture, Invasion Kit #13, Invader

Invader

Sculpture - 11 x 15 x 1 cm Sculpture - 4.3 x 5.9 x 0.4 inch

$28,869

Fine Art Drawings, Peter Pan Camel, Invader

Invader

Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 29.7 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.7 inch

Price upon request

Design, Kit Camo Tile Green White, Invader

Invader

Design - 10 x 10 x 2 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.8 inch

$722

Design, Kit Camo Tile Red Black, Invader

Invader

Design - 10 x 10 x 2 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.8 inch

$722

Print, Camo M-2C-M2, Invader

Invader

Print - 49 x 59 x 1 cm Print - 19.3 x 23.2 x 0.4 inch

$14,435

Print, Camo XXL-3C-M2, Invader

Invader

Print - 118 x 140 x 1 cm Print - 46.5 x 55.1 x 0.4 inch

$22,855

Print, Camo XXL-3C-M1, Invader

Invader

Print - 118 x 140 x 1 cm Print - 46.5 x 55.1 x 0.4 inch

$22,855

Design, Camo Space Tile, Invader

Invader

Design - 10 x 10 x 0.05 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0 inch

$692

Print, Enki Bilal by Invader, Invader

Invader

Print - 60 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$4,691

Print, Invader - Rubik Enki Bilal, Invader

Invader

Print - 30 x 20 x 0.01 cm Print - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0 inch

$949

Print, Camo XL-4C-M1, Invader

Invader

Print - 74 x 101 cm Print - 29.1 x 39.8 inch

$21,652

Print, Camo XL-4C-M2, Invader

Invader

Print - 74 x 101 cm Print - 29.1 x 39.8 inch

$21,652

Design, Camo, Invader

Invader

Design - 10 x 10 x 0.5 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.2 inch

$902

Design, Camo Green, Invader

Invader

Design - 10 x 10 x 0.5 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.2 inch

$902

Design, Camo Space Tile (framed), Invader

Invader

Design - 10 x 10 x 0.2 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.1 inch

$902

Design, Camo red, Invader

Invader

Design - 10 x 10 x 0.5 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.2 inch

$842

Design, Camo Space Tile (1), Invader

Invader

Design - 10 x 10 x 0.05 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0 inch

$710 $604

Design, Camo Space Tile, Invader

Invader

Design - 10 x 10 x 0.05 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0 inch

$698 $593

Print, Rubik Camouflage, Invader

Invader

Print - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Print - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

$9,022

Print, Kit Invasion numéro 4, Invader

Invader

Print - 14 x 22.5 x 0.5 cm Print - 5.5 x 8.9 x 0.2 inch

$27,666

Print, Kit Invasion #18 Los Angeles, Invader

Invader

Print - 21.5 x 28.5 x 1 cm Print - 8.5 x 11.2 x 0.4 inch

$30,072

Print, Rubik Kubrick - The Shining, Invader

Invader

Print - 70 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$8,420

Print, Rubik Kubrick - Alex, Invader

Invader

Print - 50 x 70 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

$10,826

Print, Portrait d'Enki Bilal, Invader

Invader

Print - 60 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$4,210

Design, 3D Little Big Space, Invader

Invader

Design - 20 x 28 x 4 cm Design - 7.9 x 11 x 1.6 inch

$1,684

Print, Scooter, Invader

Invader

Print - 40 x 60 cm Print - 15.7 x 23.6 inch

$7,217

Print, Invasion Map of Paris 2.0, Invader

Invader

Print - 70 x 100 x 2 cm Print - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$10,826

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Print, Rubik Camouflage (NVDR-2), Invader

Invader

Print - 100 x 100 x 1 cm Print - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch

$9,022

Design, 1 Point Shoes Red Signed, Invader

Invader

Design - 36 x 18 x 12 cm Design - 14.2 x 7.1 x 4.7 inch

$4,210

Print, Rubik shot red Marilyn, Invader

Invader

Print - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Print - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

$10,814

Design, Rubik Cub, Invader

Invader

Design - 6 x 6 x 6 cm Design - 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.4 inch

$241

Print, Rubik Country Life, Invader

Invader

Print - 100 x 100 x 1 cm Print - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch

$9,022

Print, Invaded Cube, Invader

Invader

Print - 100 x 100 x 1 cm Print - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch

$10,224

Print, Rubik country life, Invader

Invader

Print - 100 x 100 x 4.5 cm Print - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.8 inch

$6,616

Design, Invasion Of Roma Map, Invader

Invader

Design - 65 x 45 cm Design - 25.6 x 17.7 inch

$277

Design, Invader Rescue Plastic Toy, Invader

Invader

Design - 5.5 x 4 x 2 cm Design - 2.2 x 1.6 x 0.8 inch

$421 $316

Print, Little Big Space Full, Invader

Invader

Print - 32 x 40 x 0.01 cm Print - 12.6 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$18,043

Print, CAMO_M-3C-M2, Invader

Invader

Print - 57 x 66 x 1 cm Print - 22.4 x 26 x 0.4 inch

$10,224

Print, Invasion kit, Invader

Invader

Print - 21 x 29 x 0.5 cm Print - 8.3 x 11.4 x 0.2 inch

$38,492

Print, Alert (Blue), Invader

Invader

Print - 60 x 60 x 0.1 cm Print - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$15,517

Sculpture, sans titre, Invader

Invader

Sculpture - 30.5 x 14 x 5.5 cm Sculpture - 12 x 5.5 x 2.2 inch

$84,201

Sculpture, Invasion kit #13, Invader

Invader

Sculpture - 11.5 x 15.5 x 3 cm Sculpture - 4.5 x 6.1 x 1.2 inch

$24,058

Print, Invader 4000, Invader

Invader

Print - 37.1 x 46.6 cm Print - 14.6 x 18.3 inch

Sold

Print, Art4Space (2D), Invader

Invader

Print - 30 x 42 cm Print - 11.8 x 16.5 inch

Sold

Design, Camo Space Tile (framed), Invader

Invader

Design - 10 x 10 x 0.2 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.1 inch

Sold

Design, Camo Space Tile (framed), Invader

Invader

Design - 10 x 10 x 0.2 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.1 inch

Sold

Design, Camo Black, Invader

Invader

Design - 10 x 10 x 0.5 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.2 inch

Sold

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What does Invader mean?

Invader is a French street artist known for his mosaic artworks inspired by the 1978 video game Space Invaders. He installs these pixelated pieces in cities worldwide, blending pop culture and urban art.

Who is called Invader?
Invader is a French street artist known for creating mosaic artworks inspired by the 1978 video game Space Invaders. He installs these pixelated pieces in cities worldwide, blending pop culture and urban art.
What is an example of an Invader artwork?
An example of an Invader is the mosaic artwork "PA_1040" installed in Paris, depicting a pixelated Space Invader character. Invader is a French street artist known for placing these tile mosaics inspired by 8-bit video games in cities worldwide.
How many "Space Invaders" are there in the world?
There are over 4,000 mosaics by French artist Invader installed in more than 80 cities around the world. These works depict the famous "Space Invaders" from the eponymous video game.