18th Sep, 2025 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 195

Lot 195 - Invader (French 1969-), 'Alias LDN-78', 2007

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Invader (French 1969-), 'Alias LDN-78', 2007

Sold for £15,000

inc.premium

Condition Report

In good/artists condition
Ceramic tiles in very good condition
There are sections of cracking/chipping to the upper left hand corners of resin box
some minor scratching/imperfections to surface of resin box
The ceramic tiles are framed by the artist/to the artists specifications in a clear resin box frame

Invader (French 1969-), 'Alias LDN-78', 2007, 180 ceramic tiles and resin, signed and dated with the artist's logogram on the resin; 17 x 19 x 4cm

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 18th Sep, 2025

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Invader

In the late 1990s, the anonymous French artist known as Invader began affixing ceramic mosaic representations of Space Invaders—pixelated figures from the classic 1978 video game—throughout the streets of Paris. He later broadened his collection to feature Pac-Man ghosts and various other iconic 8-bit characters, with his creations now embellishing urban landscapes globally, from Los Angeles to Kathmandu. In addition to these covert street art installations, Invader has crafted mosaics on materials such as Perspex panels, plywood, and book covers. His artistic repertoire also includes paintings, drawings, and screen prints, all characterized by his distinctive pixelated aesthetic. These pieces frequently command six-figure sums in the secondary market. Notably, in 2019, astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti transported one of Invader’s artworks to the International Space Station, situated approximately 248 miles above the Earth. Invader has showcased his work internationally, with exhibitions held in cities including Los Angeles, Paris, Brussels, and Hong Kong, among others.