PA_1020, Space Invader mosaic in Paris, France.
Description
This Space Invader mosaic is a tile artwork affixed to a building wall, depicting a red creature with four legs and black-and-white eyes in pixelated form. The installation measures roughly 30 centimeters (12 inches) across and uses the characteristic blocky style from vintage arcade games.
History
Street artist known as 'Invader' created the first Space Invader mosaic in Paris in 1998 and has since installed thousands across the world. The project transformed a simple video game reference into a widespread urban art movement that continues to grow today.
Practical
These mosaics are scattered across building facades throughout different neighborhoods, so walking through the streets is the best way to discover them. Plan to explore during daylight hours when the artwork is clearly visible and easier to spot from a distance.
Did you know?
The artist created a form of treasure hunt where collectors map and share the locations of these artworks similar to a video game quest. Enthusiasts worldwide document their finds and contribute to an ever-growing interactive map of installations.
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