Invader (1969) - Invasion map #26, Marseille (2020)
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Invader’s Invasion map #26, Marseille (2020) is a blue offset print, 42 × 60 cm, produced in France, unsigned, in an edition of 4,000, and in excellent condition.
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In 2020, during the COVID-19 year, Invader carried out his largest invasion in a French city after Paris, installing 97 mosaics across Marseille and its surrounding area. The project coincided with his solo exhibition Invader Was Here, held from August 28 to November 11, 2020, at the MaMo (Marseille Modulor), at the invitation of its director Ora Ito.
For several months, the rooftop of Le Corbusier’s Cité Radieuse served as his open-air studio, allowing the artist to orchestrate this large-scale operation. The resulting map — printed in white and azure blue — perfectly captures the Mediterranean light and spirit of the city.
Limited edition of 4,000 copies
Unfolded dimensions: 42 × 60 cm
- Condition: Pristine (10/10) — the map has been meticulously preserved flat and away from light since 2020.
The invasion map you are purchasing is the exact one shown in our photos.
Born in 1969, Invader is now certainly considered, alongside Banksy, one of the most famous street artists in the world. It all began in the late 1990s when the Parisian artist decided to install his first mosaic in the streets, referencing the 1980s arcade game Space Invaders. To date, he has installed over 4000 of these mosaics, more than 1500 of which are in Paris. The Flash Invader app, created in 2014, has given him access to an enormous international audience, now boasting nearly 30 million flashes to date.
His work extends across prints, invasion kits, aliases, works made from Rubik’s Cubes, and other pieces and objects that play with pixels and reflect broader popular culture. His fan base is extensive; they are the ones who eagerly buy every book and produce the artist regularly releases, as demonstrated by the major retrospective exhibition held in Paris in 2024.
With several auction records, including a piece that sold for over a million euros in 2015, his works are highly valuable today, and collectors compete to acquire their desired pieces. Invader remains a cornerstone of French urban art, regardless of the work or object.
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If you are based in the Paris region, you can pick up the artwork directly from our gallery located in the 11th arrondissement. Otherwise, we ship in Europe. Our works are carefully packaged, protected, and shipped with tracking and insurance.
Texts and photos copyright Galerie CHENUS LONGHI.
Seller's Story
(RE)COLLECTIONS is the department specialized in the secondary market of the Parisian gallery CHENUS LONGHI. It offers a wide range of services to collectors and institutions, including collection consulting, research of specific works, authentication, estimation, and personalized support for resale. The CHENUS LONGHI gallery, internationally recognized for its expertise in contemporary urban art, was founded in 2012 by Nicolas Chenus and Samantha Longhi, two enthusiasts and major players in the field since the early 2000s. They are notably the founders of the famous magazine "Graffiti Art" and the "Annual Guide to Contemporary Urban Art", in addition to being the authors of several books on street art. All the lots offered by (RE)COLLECTIONS are carefully selected and authenticated. If you win a work, you have the option of collecting it free of charge directly from the CHENUS LONGHI gallery in Paris, or choosing to have it delivered (refer to the advert for shipping costs).
Translated by Google TranslateIn 2020, during the COVID-19 year, Invader carried out his largest invasion in a French city after Paris, installing 97 mosaics across Marseille and its surrounding area. The project coincided with his solo exhibition Invader Was Here, held from August 28 to November 11, 2020, at the MaMo (Marseille Modulor), at the invitation of its director Ora Ito.
For several months, the rooftop of Le Corbusier’s Cité Radieuse served as his open-air studio, allowing the artist to orchestrate this large-scale operation. The resulting map — printed in white and azure blue — perfectly captures the Mediterranean light and spirit of the city.
Limited edition of 4,000 copies
Unfolded dimensions: 42 × 60 cm
- Condition: Pristine (10/10) — the map has been meticulously preserved flat and away from light since 2020.
The invasion map you are purchasing is the exact one shown in our photos.
Born in 1969, Invader is now certainly considered, alongside Banksy, one of the most famous street artists in the world. It all began in the late 1990s when the Parisian artist decided to install his first mosaic in the streets, referencing the 1980s arcade game Space Invaders. To date, he has installed over 4000 of these mosaics, more than 1500 of which are in Paris. The Flash Invader app, created in 2014, has given him access to an enormous international audience, now boasting nearly 30 million flashes to date.
His work extends across prints, invasion kits, aliases, works made from Rubik’s Cubes, and other pieces and objects that play with pixels and reflect broader popular culture. His fan base is extensive; they are the ones who eagerly buy every book and produce the artist regularly releases, as demonstrated by the major retrospective exhibition held in Paris in 2024.
With several auction records, including a piece that sold for over a million euros in 2015, his works are highly valuable today, and collectors compete to acquire their desired pieces. Invader remains a cornerstone of French urban art, regardless of the work or object.
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If you are based in the Paris region, you can pick up the artwork directly from our gallery located in the 11th arrondissement. Otherwise, we ship in Europe. Our works are carefully packaged, protected, and shipped with tracking and insurance.
Texts and photos copyright Galerie CHENUS LONGHI.
Seller's Story
(RE)COLLECTIONS is the department specialized in the secondary market of the Parisian gallery CHENUS LONGHI. It offers a wide range of services to collectors and institutions, including collection consulting, research of specific works, authentication, estimation, and personalized support for resale. The CHENUS LONGHI gallery, internationally recognized for its expertise in contemporary urban art, was founded in 2012 by Nicolas Chenus and Samantha Longhi, two enthusiasts and major players in the field since the early 2000s. They are notably the founders of the famous magazine "Graffiti Art" and the "Annual Guide to Contemporary Urban Art", in addition to being the authors of several books on street art. All the lots offered by (RE)COLLECTIONS are carefully selected and authenticated. If you win a work, you have the option of collecting it free of charge directly from the CHENUS LONGHI gallery in Paris, or choosing to have it delivered (refer to the advert for shipping costs).
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Artist
Invader (1969)
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Gallery
Edition
Limited edition
Title of artwork
Invasion map #26, Marseille (2020)
Technique
Offset print
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
France
Year
2020
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Blue
Height
42 cm
Width
60 cm
Style
Street art
Period
2020+
Sold with frame
No
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