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Invader Mixed Media

French, b. 1969

French artist Invader stages art “invasions” in cities around the world. He installs pixelated pieces inspired by 8-bit arcade video game characters on the walls of buildings in busy urban areas. Many of these mosaics depict the iconic aliens from the 1978 game Space Invaders, but Invader also uses characters from games like Super Mario Bros. and Pac-Man. He describes his work as contemporary street art. Though known for his public art, Invader also makes smaller-scale abstract prints and tile kits.

The real name of the man behind the Invader persona is purported to be Franck Slama. However, he keeps his identity private and his face a secret, wearing a mask in public and working under the cloak of night. Invader told The Talks magazine that not even his parents know about his life as a mosaicist — they think he works in the construction industry as a tiler.

Born in Paris in 1969, Invader grew up playing the ‘70s and ‘80s video games he now emulates in tile. He went on to graduate from the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He is believed to have begun tagging the streets of his native city with urban artist Zevs at the end of the 1990s. In 1998, he branched out on his own with the “Space Invaders” project. 

Invader chose 8-bit characters as the subject of his work because he sees them as the icons of our digital world. He seeks not only to free the characters from their video games but also to liberate art itself from museums and institutions. Each "invasion" begins by scouting the city and finding the perfect spots for anywhere from 20 to 50 of his installations. Invader's creations have appeared in 79 cities in 20 different countries.

While committed to bringing art to the streets, Invader has shown his street art at museums and galleries around the globe. His solo exhibitions include Almine Rech Gallery in Paris, Citylights Gallery in Melbourne, Lazarides Gallery in London, PMQ in Hong Kong and Mima Museum in Brussels. His work is also immensely popular at art auctions and sells for tens of thousands of dollars.

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Artist: Invader
Invader IK #6: THE RUNNER Tile Mosaic
By Invader
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Invader (French, b. 1969) Marking(s); notes: unsigned; ed. 62/150; 2007 (per instruction packet) Materials: ceramic tile Dimensions (H, W, D): 6.75"h, ...
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20th Century Invader Mixed Media

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Invader - Invaded Cube
By Invader
Located in Central, HK
Invader Invaded Cube, 2023 Diasec-mounted Giclée on aluminium composite panel, weighing 13.5kg 39 2/5 × 39 2/5 in 100 × 100 cm Edition of 459 Published by HENI
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2010s Invader Mixed Media

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Metal

Invader - Rubik Camouflage
By Invader
Located in Central, HK
Invader Rubik Camouflage, 2023 Diasec-mounted Giclée on aluminium composite panel, weighing 13.5kg 39 2/5 × 39 2/5 in 100 × 100 cm Edition of 812 Published by HENI
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Metal

Invader - Rubik Shot Red Marilyn
By Invader
Located in Central, HK
Invader Rubik Shot Red Marilyn, 2023 Diasec-mounted Giclée on aluminium composite panel, weighing 13.5kg 39 2/5 × 39 2/5 in 100 × 100 cm Edition of 774 Published by HENI
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2010s Invader Mixed Media

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Metal

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Invader mixed media for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Invader mixed media available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Invader in metal, mosaic, screen print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Invader mixed media, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of RACHEL BERGERET, KAWS, and Agent X. Invader mixed media prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $500 and tops out at $7,500, while the average work can sell for $5,508.
Questions About Invader Mixed Media
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The Space Invader artist's real name is Franck Slama. His pseudonym, Invader, owes to the subject matter of his street mosaics of classic video game characters. In addition to Space Invaders, Slama depicts Pac-Man, Super Mario and many other familiar characters in his work. Explore a diverse assortment of Invader art on 1stDibs.

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