2023
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.
Invaded Cube
By Invader
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Invader, Title: Invaded Cube Series: Rubikcubism Date: 2023 Medium: Diasec-mounted Giclée on aluminium composite panel Unframed Dimensions: 39.37" x 39.37" Signature: ...
Giclée
$7,500
H 39.4 in W 39.4 in D 5 in
Invader 'Rubik Camouflaged' Limited Edition, Signed Print
By Invader
Located in San Rafael, CA
Invader (French b. 1969) Rubik Camouflage, 2023 From the series 'Rubikcubism' Diasec mounted Giclée on aluminium composite panel Edition 251 / 812 Numbered and hand-signed by the art...
Panel, Giclée
$25,000
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
Invader Rubik Camouflage NVDR1-2 Giclée print on aluminium panel Signed
By Invader
Located in Draper, UT
Invader’s Rubik Camouflage print is emblematic of the artist’s career as an urban disruptor. For decades he has raided cities around the world with his p...
Metal
Invader - Rubik Camouflage - Street Art, Limited Edition
By Invader
Located in London, GB
Invader Rubik Camouflage, 2023 Diasec-mounted Giclée on aluminium composite panel Hand-signed by artist 100 x 100 cm Edition 535 of 812 Invader, the pseudonymous French street artis...
Giclée
$50,000
H 27.55 in W 19.685 in
Space Invader LED Screen Print Lazarides Edition of 100 Street Art Urban Art
By Invader
Located in Draper, UT
Screenprint Signed and dated to lower right Edition 63/100 to lower left One of the most sought after prints by Invader fans as this was his last release with Steve Lazarides. Mr. Lazaride's is a legend in his own right having represented everyone from Banksy, Paul Incest and many others. This is a must have for any Invader Was Here Fan! This print is special to us as it represents our childhood sitting around arcades and playing the famous Arcade Game SPACE INVADERS. Being a product of the 70's/80's please and thank you...
Screen
$1,750
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
$275
H 8 in W 8 in
"Space Invaders" - Vintage Arcade Inspired artwork by Marion Duschletta
By Marion Duschletta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swiss artist Marion Duschletta transforms luxury objects and urban landscapes from around the world into unique layered artworks. She combines an intriguing mixture of urban photogra...
Canvas, Mixed Media
$10,989
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
INVADER - RUBIK COUNTRY LIFE Rubikcubism Pop Art Mosaic Street Art French
By Invader
Located in Madrid, Madrid
INVADER - RUBIK COUNTRY LIFE Date of creation: 2023 Medium: Diasec-mounted Giclée on aluminium composite panel Edition: 431 Size: 100 x 100 cm Condition: Brand new, in mint condition...
Panel, Giclée
$2,213
H 31 in W 22 in
Space Invaders Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Signed, 2013
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by Mr. Babes. Canvas is not stretched. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. All reasonable offers will be considered. About the Artist: James “Babes” Kopp (b.1983), professionally known as MR.BABES, is a Miami-based neo-pop artist whose vibrant paintings are exhibited and collected around the world. After receiving his BFA from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Kopp found 15 years of notable success across South Florida as an investment art broker...
Canvas, Acrylic
Invader - CAMO S-3C-M4, Street Art
By Invader
Located in London, GB
Screenprint on Somerset Satin Cotton paper with Aluminium frame Edition of 200 + 20 AP 42 x 42 cm - Sheet 51 x 51 cm - Framed hand-signed and numbered by the artist Invader is a French street artist known for his distinctive mosaic art inspired by the pixelated graphics of classic video games, particularly Space Invaders. Since the late 1990s, he has placed his ceramic tile artworks...
Screen
Three-Eyed Monster Color Print, Icons Series, 1990s, Signed, 21x25
By Keith Haring
Located in New York, NY
The specific information regarding edition will be provided at the time of sale. Please contact the seller for more details. Part of the 'Icons Series', Three Eyed Monster is one of...
Color, Screen
'No Reply' (Full Portfolio) Pop Art KAWS Screenprints
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
'No Reply' explores themes of isolation, introspection, and emotional ambiguity through KAWS' distinctive visual language. Centered on the artist's iconic Companion figure, the work ...
Color, Screen
Virtual Insanity Screen Print, Pop Art, Signed, Limited Edition 60/80
By Hijack
Located in New York, NY
Street Pop Art limited edition silkscreen print ‘Virtual Insanity’ by prodigy contemporary street-artist Hijack, was created in 2020 as a part of his environmentally conscious series...
Paper, Screen
Pop Shop Quad IV Print, Abstract Style, 27x32.9 Inches, Excellent
By Keith Haring
Located in New York, NY
The specific information regarding edition will be provided at the time of sale. Please contact the seller for more details. One of the most prolific pop and graffiti artists of all...
Color, Screen
Blame Game Complete Set of 10 Signed Silkscreen Prints, 2014
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
The ‘Blame Game' Portfolio by KAWS is an exceptionally rare set of ten silkscreen prints, created in 2014. The set comes framed and with the original box, each print is signed and nu...
Screen, Color
Blame Game III Silkscreen Print, Pop Art, Signed, Edition 30/100
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
The ‘Blame Game' series by KAWS is an exceptionally rare collection of prints, with a total of ten in the portfolio series created in 2014. The KAWS motif has become instantly recogn...
Paper, Screen
