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Invader's invasion of Malaga 2017. Photo credit Invader

French Artist Invader Acquitted of Criminal Damage Charges over Mosaic Installation on Malaga’s Episcopal Palace Wall, 2023

October 19, 2023

Following a five-year legal battle, Invader has been acquitted of criminal damage charges concerning the installation of a mosaic of a flamenco dancer on the wall of the protected episcopal palace in Malaga. The French artist had affixed the artwork to the palace’s exterior without obtaining the proper permissions in 2017 when he invaded Malaga […]

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Fontainebleau Invaded: The Mosaic Art of Street Artist Invader Takes Over the Historic Town. Image © Invader

Fontainebleau Invaded: The Mosaic Art of Street Artist Invader Takes Over the Historic Town, 2023

September 15, 2023

French artist Invader has installed new mosaics in the Fontainebleau forest area in Seine-et-Marne; this is the 7th wave of the invasion of Fontainebleau with 28 new pieces. The artist was drawn to the region because of the beauty of its landscapes, which contrasted with his usual urban interventions. Fontainebleau has a rich history that […]

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The meaning behind Invader’s LED Screen Print – Explained

March 30, 2023

The LED Limited Edition signed screen print (2017) by French street artist Invader is a true gem for all retro video game lovers. The ‘LED’ screen print crafted by French street artist Invader is captivating and effortlessly blends retro and contemporary styles. The moon’s mountainous landscape is embellished with stars, creating a tranquil vibe further […]

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Space2, last tests before leaving : Photo - ESA space invader

From Street Art to Space Art: The Incredible Space Invasions of French Urban Artist, Invader

March 23, 2023

Celebrated French urban artist Invader has gained immense recognition for his unique and exceptional style, replicating the crude pixellation of 8-bit video games from the 1970s and 1980s. His stunning mosaic pieces can be found in cities worldwide, adorning buildings, walls, and alleyways, and his artwork has become a ubiquitous feature of many urban landscapes. […]

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INVADER to the MOON? French astronaut Thomas Pesquet’s email offer is out of this world! 2023

February 28, 2023

Invader must have been over the moon (pun intended) when he received an email from Thomas Pesquet, a French astronaut and an ardent admirer of his work. The email contained an offer simply out of this world – to take one of Invader’s works to the moon. Thomas Pesquet, who had spent six months in […]

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Flash Invaders App: The Thrilling Adventure of Capturing Street Art Mosaics Around the World

December 22, 2022

The Flash Invaders app has become a worldwide sensation among mobile gamers, attracting hundreds of thousands of hunters since 2014. Its premise is simple yet engaging, as players must explore various cities and capture pictures of street art mosaics created by the famous French artist Invader. The game offers over 4,000 tiled mosaics to collect […]

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Self Portrait credit Invader

Exploring the Intersection of Art and Investment: 10 Reasons to Invest in Invader

October 17, 2022

Invader is an artist whose work has gained popularity among art investors. He is widely known for his unique style of street art, which involves the use of ceramic tiles to create pixelated images inspired by classic video games. His artworks can be found in various cities worldwide, and they challenge the conventional notions of […]

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"Hello my Game is...", Space Invader's solo show, Musee en Herbe, Paris 2017. Photo credit GraffitiStreet

Ten Stellar Facts About Invader, the Elusive Street Artist Taking Over the World, and Beyond!

September 28, 2022

Invader gained notoriety for his daring and unconventional approach to public art in 1998, when he began plastering mosaic versions of the Space Invaders character from the 1978 Atari game on the streets of Paris, a move that immediately captured the public’s attention. Today, Invader’s popular 8-bit characters appear in cities worldwide, including Los Angeles, […]

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Rubikcubism: A Captivating and Innovative Art Movement by INVADER, 2023

September 22, 2022

Invader, the pioneering artist behind the Rubikcubism movement, revolutionised the art world with his innovative approach. Rubik’s Cube, originally a mere puzzle, has been elevated to a significant element in art creation thanks to the emergence of Rubikcubism. “I’M WONDERING HOW PEOPLE ARE SO CREATIVE AND HOW MANY THINGS WERE BORN OUT OF AND INSPIRED […]

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TOP 10 Highest Auction Results for Invader Artworks

August 17, 2022

Invader, the French street artist, gained notoriety for his mosaic tile installations of pixelated video game characters. It’s fascinating to consider how he started placing these invaders in Paris in 2008 and how he has since become a global phenomenon. With some of his pieces now fetching top auction results, it’s clear that Invader’s unconventional […]

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Invader Rubikcubist Exhibition, MIMA Museum Brussels 2022

June 24, 2022

MIMA, the Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art in Brussels, hosts Invader Rubikcubist, a solo exhibition by Invader.  Invader is the pseudonym of the anonymous, world-famous French urban artist whose majority of his work is modelled on the crude pixellation of the 1970s-1980s 8-bit video games. He took his name from the 1978 arcade game Space Invaders, and much of […]

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