PA_1022, Space Invader mosaic in Paris, France.
A mosaic by Invader depicts an orange space invader with blue background on top and black on the bottom. The tiles form a small square figure resembling a character from a classic 1970s video game.
Invader began creating these small mosaics in Paris in the early 2000s, drawing inspiration from early video game graphics. The project later spread to other cities and became a worldwide phenomenon of street art.
This mosaic is part of a worldwide collection created by the anonymous artist Invader placed in cities around the globe. The series works like a visual game that encourages people to explore their surroundings while bringing digital-age imagery into urban spaces.
The mosaic is permanently attached to a wall or facade and can be visited during daylight hours. It is best to walk slowly through the streets to notice all the details and spot similar artworks nearby.
The artist Invader signs each of his works with his pixelated logo, but most viewers miss this small detail. These signatures hide alongside or above the main figures, turning every visit into a small treasure hunt.
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