PA_953 'Mario Bros'
PA_953 'Mario Bros' is a small mosaic artwork on the streets of Paris created by the artist Invader. The piece displays pixel-like video game characters made from tiny tiles attached to a building wall and integrated into the urban surroundings.
The work comes from Invader's 'Space Invaders' project, an artistic concept that has been placing small mosaic figures in Paris streets since the 1990s. This art form connects 1980s video game culture with contemporary street art activism.
The Mario Bros mosaic brings video game characters into everyday city life, connecting childhood memories with the Paris streets. This work shows how popular culture finds its place in ordinary spaces and makes people smile as they pass by.
The mosaic is located on a wall in an inhabited area of Paris and is visible from the street but requires careful observation. It is best visited during daytime when light makes the details of the small tiles clearly visible.
The artwork was installed without official permission, which is part of Invader's artistic approach of bringing surprises to the city. This secretive placement method makes each mosaic found feel like a small treasure for observant passersby.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
