PA_856, Space Invader mosaic in Paris, France.
Description
A Space Invader mosaic is a small tile artwork on a Paris street featuring a blue pixelated alien and a black spray-painted can on a white background. The can appears to shoot small blue dots toward the alien figure.
History
Space Invaders were created in the early 2000s by a French artist inspired by the popular video game series. Hundreds of these small mosaics have since appeared across Paris and later in many other cities worldwide.
Practical
These mosaics are scattered throughout the city and can be spotted during walks or self-guided explorations on foot. Look for them on building walls and under bridges, particularly in central and older neighborhoods.
Did you know?
The artist behind Space Invaders remains anonymous and is known only by the pseudonym 'Space Invader'. This secrecy adds to the appeal, as no one knows exactly where the next mosaic will appear.
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