Invader
Identity Unknown • Born 1969, Paris, France
Invader is a French urban artist known for his mosaic tile installations featuring pixelated characters from 1970s-80s arcade games, particularly Space Invaders. His "invasions" have spread to over 65 cities worldwide, with each piece documented in maps and books. This anonymous artist has turned cities into real-life video games, creating one of the most recognizable street art projects globally.
Artist Details
Based in: Paris, France
Artistic Style: Mosaic tiles, Pixel art, Gaming culture, Urban installations
Notable Works
- Space Invaders installations (1998-present)
- Rubik Cube artworks series
- Art4Space - ISS space station piece (2015)
- FlashInvaders app and game
Major Exhibitions
- MOCA Los Angeles (2011)
- Galerie Patricia Armocida, Milan (2015)
- Hong Kong Contemporary Art Foundation (2015)
Collaborations
- European Space Agency - Space art project
- Various museums - Invasion projects
- FlashInvaders - Augmented reality app
Achievements & Recognition
- Artwork sent to International Space Station
- Invaded 65+ cities worldwide
- Work in major contemporary art collections
- Created global treasure hunt phenomenon