Rubik's Cube (2022) Sculpture by Invader

Invader is the enigmatic and anonymous French street artist known for his distinctive ceramic tile mosaics inspired by the pixelated art of 1970s and 1980s 8-bit video games. His signature works often feature iconic characters from classic arcade games such as Space Invaders, Pac-Man, and Super Mario Bros. It's these pixelated heroes that provided the inspiration for his pseudonym. As of December 2020, his creations have left their indelible mark on 79 cities across 20 countries, adorning highly-visible locations.

Invader's installations, aptly referred to as "Invasions," are accompanied by books and maps that serve as guides to the precise locations of his mosaics, encouraging an urban treasure hunt for art enthusiasts and fans alike.

But Invader's artistic palette extends beyond ceramic tiles. He's ventured into the realm of QR codes, and he's also known for constructing mosaics from stacks of Rubik's Cubes. His Rubik's Cube works, which he playfully terms "Rubikcubism," a nod to the Cubist art movement of the early 20th century, have been a defining facet of his artistic evolution since 2004.

For his Rubik's Cube mosaics, Invader utilizes a computer program to calculate the precise distribution of colors required to achieve his desired image. He then manipulates the cubes, turning them to achieve the intricate patterns that make up his art.

Despite his anonymity, Invader has been an active and influential figure in the art world. He has held solo exhibitions at renowned galleries in cities like Paris, Osaka, Melbourne, Los Angeles, New York City, London, Rome, and Lyon, where his famous "Rubik Mona Lisa" captivated audiences.

Invader's artistry has also found its way into international exhibitions. His works have been showcased at prestigious venues such as the Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale (2001), the MAMA Gallery in Rotterdam (2002), the Magda Danysz Gallery in Paris (2003), the Borusan Center for Culture and Arts in Istanbul, Subliminal Projects in Los Angeles (2004), and Lazarides in London (2011).

In 2010, Invader's mystique was further immortalized in the Banksy documentary "Exit Through the Gift Shop," directed by fellow urban artist Thierry Guetta, also known as Mr. Brainwash, whom Invader has playfully claimed as his cousin. The artist has been recognized for his exceptional talent, and his works, when presented in galleries, have commanded substantial six-figure sums.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : unknown date
• Artistic domains: Represented by a Gallery,
• Groups: Contemporary French Artists Artists presented by a gallery