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.
On 1stDibs, find authentic Invader prints, mixed media works and other art.
3D Little Big Space
By Invader
Located in London, GB
Invader 3D Little Big Space, 2022 Medium: 3D Little Big Space Vinyl Sculpture Musart Condition: Brand new Size: 11"x 7.8" x 1.6" / 28 x 20 x 4cm Each piece is numbered and engraved ...
Plastic, Ink
3D Little Big Space Invader Sculpture Limited Edition to 5000 Street Art
By Invader
Located in Draper, UT
Vinyl Edition of 5,000 28 x 20 x 4 cm (11 x 7.8 x 1.5 in) Signed on the base Mint. Comes in original Invader box Our mission is to connect art collectors to opportunity. Whether it ...
Vinyl, Engraving
Hello My Name Is @nonymous — DVD + 56-Page Booklet
By Invader
Located in Draper, UT
INVADER (French, b. 1969) & ZEVS (French, b. 1977) Hello My Name Is @nonymous — DVD + 56-Page Booklet 20th Anniversary Edition Control P Editions 2019 Sold Out A sealed copy of the sold-out 20th anniversary DVD edition of @nonymous99, the underground film created by Invader and Zevs during their covert nocturnal collaborations on the streets of Paris in the late 1990s. Originally circulated as a clandestine VHS tape in 1999, this 2019 reissue presents the complete restored film with 16 bonus clips, accompanied by a 56-page color booklet — all housed in packaging that faithfully reproduces the aesthetic of the original VHS release. The reverse is stamped with both Invader's and Zevs's studio logos. Condition: Brand New / Sealed Medium: DVD + 56-page color booklet Dimensions: 19.6 × 12.5 cm (7.7 × 4.9 in.) Languages: French / English Publisher: Control P Editions Edition: Open edition (Sold Out) Year: 2019 Origins of a Movement At the end of the 1990s, two masked artists haunted the streets of Paris after dark. Working under the shared alias @nonymous, Invader and Zevs documented their guerrilla interventions in the urban landscape — one affixing pixelated ceramic tile mosaics to walls, the other painting spectral outlines of shadows cast by street furniture and executing what he termed "visual attacks" on advertising billboards. In 1999, they released their footage as an underground VHS tape, distributed hand to hand, outside any official channels. The film captures a pivotal moment in French street art...
Digital Pigment
$382Sale Price|20% Off
Invader, Rubikcubist Book, 2022
By Invader
Located in Manchester, GB
Invader, Rubikcubist Invader, 2022 Must have for the Invader fan, Invader Rubikcubist. Covers Invaders start with the Rubik sculptures and artworks from the beginning in 2004 to 202...
Paper
Invader Bad Men Part 1 with Invasion Map of Cologne, Limited Edition Street Art
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Invader Bad Men Catalog Part 1. Contains the Invasion Map of Cologne printed inside book showing Invader locations in Cologne. Released on the occasion of his show at a gallery in Co...
Color
Invader New Mosaics of Ravenna Book (Invasion Guide #7) Limited Edition 2017
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Beautiful hardcover book by Invader with blue cover and metallic gold stars. Limited edition of only 1500 books. These Invasion Guides are released by Invader for fans to be able to ...
Paper, Ink, Cardboard
Invader Rubikcubist Book, First Edition, Soft Cover, 440 Pages, 2022
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Invader Rubikcubist book with amazing cover. Authored by Invader with text by Malika Bauwens and Ian Scheffler. Covers Invaders start with the Rubik sculptures and artworks from the ...
Color
$2,973Sale Price|20% Off
Invader, Invader 4000 The Complete Guide to The Space Invaders 1998-2021 Book
By Invader
Located in Manchester, GB
Invader, Invader 4000 The Complete Guide to The Space Invaders 1998-2021 Book Amazing resource and collectible for the Invader enthusiast. Invader 4000 T...
Paper
Invader Invasion Potosi / Mission 4000 — Carte d'Invasion No. 27
By Invader
Located in Draper, UT
INVADER (French, b. 1969) Invasion Potosi / Mission 4000 — Carte d'Invasion No. 27 Official Invasion Map Offset Lithograph 2022 A mint-condition copy of Invasion Potosi / Mission ...
Lithograph
Space Invader Limited Edition Hard Cover Book Hong Kong Gold Edition Wipeout
By Invader
Located in Draper, UT
Invasion Guide O6 WIPEOUT in Hong Kong by Invader Space Invader. The book is 8" x 9 1/2" x 1 1/2" in size, 316 pages. Sold out limited edition run from 2015. The book is about 1.5 lbs.
Gold Leaf
Invader Was Here INVASION PLANÈTE MARSEILLE Map PRINT SPACE INVADER ARTIST GAME
By Invader
Located in Draper, UT
SPACE INVADER INVASION PLANÈTE MARSEILLE Map will ship folded and flat. Size : 42 X 60 cm (16.5 X 23.6 inches) Printing: 2 colors on both sides This 26th Invasion Map displays...
Lithograph
Invasion Map #23: Offset Lithograph Street Art from Art Basel 2012
By Invader
Located in Draper, UT
Invasion Map #23 Invader, "Invasion of Miami" Map "Invasion of Miami", 2012 Offset Lithograph 23.4 x 16.5 inches unfolded Printed on both sides Folded dimensions 8.25 x 4.75 inches C...
Lithograph
Space Invader Prints On Paper Art Book Prints 2001 - 2020 Limited Edition Street
By Invader
Located in Draper, UT
Limited Edition Street Art France, 2021 Hardcover Book 10 1/2 × 8 × 2 in 26.7 × 20.3 × 5.1 cm Edition of 3000 This work is part of a limited edition set. Medium Books and Portfolio...
Paper, Archival Ink
$425
H 11 in W 5 in
Warhol Basquiat Bearbrick 400% figure (Basquiat Warhol Be@rbrick)
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Andy Warhol Jean-Michel Basquiat 400% Bearbrick Vinyl Figure c.2021: A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the estates of Jean-Michel Basquiat & Andy Warh...
Resin, Vinyl
$220
H 7 in W 7 in D 0.75 in
Untitled "Marble Fragment 3" 2019, acrylic, landscape, wall sculpture, clouds
By Tom Banks 1
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Untitled "Marble Fragment 3" 2019, acrylic, landscape, wall sculpture, clouds, purple, blue
Marble
$220
H 6 in W 7 in D 0.75 in
Untitled "Marble Fragment 1" 2019, acrylic, landscape, wall sculpture, clouds
By Tom Banks 1
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Untitled "Marble Fragment 1" 2019, acrylic, landscape, wall sculpture, clouds, purple, blue
Marble
$1,515
H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 0.08 in
Cy Twombly Exhibition Leaflet - Galleria La Tartaruga 1960
By (after) Cy Twombly
Located in Roma, IT
Ultra rare and precious exhibition leaflet of Cy Twombly's Exhibition at Galleria La Tartaruga, Rome, 1960. Lithograph on ivory colored cardboard. Invitation of the American master exhibition at the La Tartaruga Gallery in Rome from the 26th April 1960. Dimensions closed: cm. 15x17.5. The cover is an original lithograph after Cy Twombly...
Paper, Lithograph
$2,498
H 11.5 in W 16.5 in
Mark Drew "They Say Rap's Changed" Print Dr. Dre & Snoop Dog Silkscreen Print
By Mark Drew
Located in Draper, UT
Mark Drew is an acclaimed artist known for his unique fusion of music and visual art. Hailing from a background deeply rooted in the world of hip-hop and urban culture, Drew brings h...
Screen
$1,000
H 8.25 in W 6 in
Taku Obata Signed And Numbered Art Book Zine Edition of 200 Street Art Japan
Located in Draper, UT
Taku Obata Signed And Numbered Art Book Zine Edition of 200 Street Art Japan. Thick heavy stock paper with vibrant inks. 8 1/4 × 6 in 21 × 15.2 cm Edition 1...
Screen
Banksy Existencilism Mini Book, Self-Published, 2002
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Pocket sized book by Banksy. Released in 2002. This is Banksy's second book in the series. He released 3 books in this mini black book format in the 2000's (Banging Your Head Against...
Paper
$540
H 15.36 in W 13 in D 5.52 in
Woodpecker Campephilus guat, Contemporary Art, Sustainable Art, Reclaimed Wood
By Davit Nava
Located in Mexico City, MX
Woodpecker Campephilus guat Contemporary Art, Sustainable Art Reclaimed Wood Limited Edition Signed About the artist The beauty of nature Davit Nava’s wo...
Wood, Acrylic
Mr. Dob
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Mr. Dob, 2016 Edition of 750 Signature Stamped by artist's estate, Stamped by BAIT X Switch Series Mr. Dob Manufacturer ComplexCon Bait. Takashi Murakami’s Mr DOB sculpture toy is a...
Acrylic, Vinyl
$250
H 5.8 in W 4.1 in
Cut It Out Mini Book by Banksy, Mini Book, Self Published, 72 Pages, 2004
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super cool and collectible Banksy Cut It Out Mini Book. Released in 2004. Must have for the Banksy collector. Last in the series of 3 books released in mini black book format in the ...
Paper
KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Frankenberry Monster: A highly collectible & super decorative KAWS art toy, featuring the famed cereal character: Frankenberry. A playful exploration of KAWS’s love for thi...
Resin, Vinyl
Limited edition Basquiat spray paint can
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Limited Edition Jean-Michel Basquiat spray paint can published circa 2017 featuring the Estate trademark of Jean-Michel Basquiat. A unique Basquiat collectible that makes for a fanta...
Metal
The Art Form Issue 4 (Invader Cover 1)
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Beautiful Invader covers on The Art Form Magazine Issue 4. There were 2 limited edition covers made for this issue. This is cover 1. Features different Invader character artwork on b...
Magazine Paper
INVADER Scooter T-shirt (Extra Large)
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
A very limited number of Invader t-shirts were released for each size in 2015 for his Wipe Out exhibition in Hong Kong. This is a rare XL. Scooter in image was used by Invader from ...
Fabric
INVADER Kung Fu Club T-shirt ( Yellow Extra Large)
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
A very limited number of Invader t-shirts were released for each size in 2015 for his Wipe Out exhibition in Hong Kong. This is a rare yellow L. Kung Fu graphic is made of little in...
Fabric
INVADER Kung Fu Club T-shirt ( White Extra Large)
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
A very limited number of Invader t-shirts were released for each size in 2015 for his Wipe Out exhibition in Hong Kong. This is a rare white XL. Kung Fu graphic is made of little in...
Fabric
INVADER HK_59 T-shirt (Black Extra Large)
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
A very limited number of Invader t-shirts were released for each size in 2015 for his Wipe Out exhibition in Hong Kong. This is a rare black XL. Graphic is of the Invader street mos...
Fabric
INVADER Wipe Out T-shirt (Black Extra Large)
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
A very limited number of Invader t-shirts were released for each size in 2015 for his Wipe Out exhibition in Hong Kong. This is a rare black XL. Graphic image is made of smaller Inv...
Fabric
INVADER Rubikcubist Book (First Edition)
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Must have for the Invader fan, Invader Rubikcubist. Covers Invaders start with the Rubik sculptures and artworks from the beginning in 2004 to 2022. Features more than 500 incredible...
Paper
INVADER Hong Kong Invasion 3D Sticker Set
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
75 vinyl 3D puffy Invader stickers new in sealed package. Presented on card as issued. Limited Edition of only 1000. Contains stickers of all the Invaders installed in Hong Kong from...
Adhesive, Color
INVADER Stick Your Space Sticker Pack
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super cool 37 Black and White Invader Stickers. Released in 2015. Each sticker has point value for Invader artist game, Flash Invaders. Sealed in clear...
Paper, Adhesive
INVADER Running with Ladder Sticker (Framed)
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Invader Sticker of Invader running away with ladder and other Invader artworks spilling from his bag. From the Hello My Game Is… exhibition in Paris, Franc...
Color, Adhesive
Sold
H 7.3 in W 4.5 in D 1.4 in
INVADER 4000 The Complete Guide to The Space Invaders 1998-2021 (First Edition)
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Amazing resource and collectible for the Invader enthusiast. Invader 4000 The Complete Guide to The Space Invaders from 1998-2021. This book marks the 400...
Paper
Sold
H 28 in W 20 in D 4 in
3D Little Big Space Invader Sculpture Limited Edition to 5000 Street Art
By Invader
Located in Draper, UT
Vinyl Edition of 5,000 28 x 20 x 4 cm (11 x 7.8 x 1.5 in) Signed on the base Mint. Comes in original Invader box Our mission is to connect art collectors to opportunity. Whether it ...
Vinyl, Engraving