Bruno Blum

This is the latest installment in the interview series from Swiss curator and critic Hans Ulrich Obrist (born 1968). Invader: In Conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist presents a unique exploration of the enigmatic French street artist Invader (born 1969), renowned for his iconic ceramic tile mosaics inspired by the pixelated 8-bit video game art of the 1970s and ’80s.
The first section of the book features an expansive, in-depth interview conducted by Obrist, guiding readers through the artist’s recent exhibition in Paris, Invader Space Station. In the second section we are guided through his studio, which offers an unparalleled glimpse into Invader’s technical and creative processes and the global impact of his work. The book follows the route of the Paris exhibition, with subchapters that correspond to the "levels" of the show, reflecting on the conceptual and spatial dimensions of Invader’s work and his position as a "hacker" of public spaces.
Richly illustrated, Invader maps the artist’s early influences, from the graphic novels of Enki Bilal to legendary street artists such as Leonard Hilton McGurr (aka Futura 2000) and Tsang Tsou-choi (aka the "King of Kowloon"), and his relationship with contemporaries including American artist and activist Shepard Fairey and New York graffiti artist Revs.

Published by pseudonymous French artist Invader (born 1969), this 440-page book with a soft matte cover delves into the world of Rubikcubism, tracing the evolution of the artist's work from its inception in 2004, through his meeting with Hungarian professor and Rubik's Cube inventor Erno Rubik in 2009, to the 2022 Invader Rubikcubist exhibition at Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art (MIMA), Brussels. Featuring over 500 images, the book includes Invader's artworks, exhibition photography and exclusive archival content from his studio. Rubikcubist is enriched with texts and quotes from the artist, along with essays from art critic Malika Bauwens and journalist Ian Scheffler. Invader explores how his fascination with the Rubik's Cube began and the impact it had on his artistic practice, offering readers a unique glimpse into the creative process and the connection between art and the legendary puzzle, invented in 1974.

This book was published in conjunction with Control P Editions.

The name of the French artist Invader (born 1969) might not ring a bell at first, but there's a strong chance you've unknowingly come across his work. His mosaic pixel art has adorned the streets of cities worldwide for years, delighting art lovers and urban adventurers alike. @invaderwashere: Ten Years on Instagram is a substantial logbook that compiles a decade's worth of posts and stories, documenting Invader's artistic journey from October 20, 2013, to October 22, 2023. This "insta-book" captures the evolution of his creative process and his artworks globally, offering an intimate look at his journey in the form of a visual diary. Featuring images of his urban installations, works in progress, studio shots and personal moments, the publication turns ephemeral digital data into a permanent physical archive likely to endure long after the app evolves beyond its recognizable form.

This book was published in conjunction with Control P Editions.