Born in 1969, the French artist Invader, also known under the pseudonym „Unidentified Free Artist“, has revolutionised street art with his unmistakable mosaic works. Inspired by the 8-bit aesthetic of the video games of the 1970s and 80s, he began to „conquer“ cities around the world with his pixel-like murals at the end of the 1990s. His works consist of weatherproof ceramic tiles, which he meticulously installs on walls, bridges and culturally significant locations such as the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles.

Invader's oeuvre, which he describes as a worldwide „invasion“, now comprises almost 4,000 works in over 80 cities, including Munich. He consistently crosses borders: his mosaics can be found not only in urban spaces, but also on the seabed in Mexico or 35 kilometres up in the stratosphere. Since 2015, one of his pixel mosaics has even been on board the International Space Station (ISS). In addition to classic tile art, he has developed „Rubikcubism“, in which he uses Rubik's cubes to create complex images and replicas of iconic works of art, such as the „Rubik Shot Red Marilyn“ motif. He also experiments with LED lights for works such as „Moon“ to question the invasive nature of modern advertising in the urban environment. Through short films such as „Art4Space“ and his involvement in the documentary „Exit Through the Gift Shop“, he has cemented his status as a global street art legend.