Origins
Invader, the pseudonym of a French artist born near Paris in 1969, is a graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He draws inspiration from 1970s and 1980s video games, notably Space Invaders, Pac-Man, and Super Mario Bros., to create his works. His real identity remains secret, although several sources mention Franck Slama as his real name, a claim he neither confirms nor denies publicly Wikipedia.
Current situation
Invader is now considered one of the pioneers of contemporary street art, alongside Banksy and Shepard Fairey. His global “invasion” project, launched in 1997, has led to the creation of over 4,000 mosaics in more than 79 cities across 20 countries. He continues to install his works in public spaces while also developing studio and gallery projects 5Art Gallery.
Residence
Invader lives and works in Paris, where he began his first urban installations in the 1990s. He usually works at night and in anonymity, often wearing a mask to protect his identity Christie's.
Graphic style and mediums
He is famous for his ceramic tile mosaics inspired by the pixels of 8-bit video games. His works often depict iconic characters such as the aliens from Space Invaders. He also uses other media: Rubik’s Cubes, QR codes, lithographs, screen prints, and sculptures. He launched the FlashInvaders app to allow fans to locate and photograph his works Official website.
List of exhibitions
Invader has exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world, but there is no up-to-date public exhaustive list. His works are regularly featured in both collective and solo exhibitions, notably in Paris and other major international cities.
Web articles links
Christie's - 5 things to know about Invader
Wikipedia - Invader (artist)
5Art Gallery - Biography
Official website - About
