Invader

French b. 1969

Invader, a French urban artist shrouded in mystery, has left his mark on cities around the world with his distinctive pixelated mosaic street art. Inspired by the pixelated graphics of 1970s and 1980s video games, Invader's work blurs the lines between high and low art, taking the form of colorful, pixelated mosaics that are clandestinely installed in public spaces. Challenging the traditional confines of the art world, Invader's anonymous and unconventional approach has captivated audiences globally. His playful yet subversive creations offer a commentary on the relationship between technology, art, and society, inviting viewers to reconsider their surroundings and engage with art in unexpected settings.

He is known for his ceramic tile mosaics modeled on the pixelated art of 1970s–1980s 8-bit video games, many of which depict the titular aliens from the arcade games Space Invaders, Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros. Just like his colleague Banksy, he decides to maintain his privacy by hiding his face with masks. 

Since 2004, he has been creating artworks using Rubik’s Cubes, an art form he calls ‘Rubikcubism’. Invader has had solo shows in France, the USA, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. During 2021, he has produced nearly 4,000 works across the globe and is nowhere near finished. Present in 79 cities around the world, he is also available in many art galleries and on Artsper.