French Artist Invader Brings Spiderman to France with Urban Art
Michael Hemsworth — April 19, 2013 — Art & Design
References: space-invaders & likecool
Renowned around the world for his urban art installations, French artist Invader has done it again with a pixelated version of Spiderman that can be seen around Avenue de L'Opera in Paris. The decal features the masked crusader hanging upside down from a chimney high above the city streets.
Invader is recognized for his various installations that have been popping up around the world for some time. The anonymous French artist takes to the streets with his urban art that is often modelled after retro images from yesteryear. Recently, he also created a Pac Man installation -- amongst others -- and his work has been cycling around the Internet to the delight of people everywhere. For a complete listing of some of the work he's done, check out his website that stands as his only online presence.
Invader is recognized for his various installations that have been popping up around the world for some time. The anonymous French artist takes to the streets with his urban art that is often modelled after retro images from yesteryear. Recently, he also created a Pac Man installation -- amongst others -- and his work has been cycling around the Internet to the delight of people everywhere. For a complete listing of some of the work he's done, check out his website that stands as his only online presence.
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