For the first time since 2001 in Tokyo, the GALLERY TARGET is pleased to host the new exhibition of an French artist, Invader “Home Sweet Home” from October 29th to November 19th.

From an installation of alias of the space invaders he has put all around the world to Rubikcubist canvas and sculptures, the gallery will present the “best of” the artist’s realizations during those last ten years.

Furthermore, in the willing to please every fans, a selection of the last editions made by Invader – prints, invasion kits, mosaic books- will also be available.

INVADER
Invader’s work illustrates the overwhelming effect technology has had on contemporary culture while also critiquing it, using the ancient and traditional technique of mosaics to simulate digital pixels.

Referencing the 1978 Atari video game, the artist began placing mosaics featuring Space Invaders on the streets of Paris in the late 1990s. Joined by Pac Man ghosts and other popular 8-bit characters, the works soon became a familiar sight to encounter in any urban environment. Invader’s usage of tile to create street art, rather than paint or stencil, is not only a unique choice of medium—it also emphasizes his commentary of how digital information networks have affected and transformed our society. Sightings of the work have spread over the last ten years on a global scale as the artist continues invading public spaces across five continents. Currently, Invader’s work can be found on the streets of over forty cities, worldwide.

Recently, Invader’s work has evolved, incorporating Rubik’s Cubes in addition to tiles, creating 3D sculptures which echo imagery found in his two-dimensional work. Invader is known to be the originator of this technique, a movement referred to as: Rubikcubism.
www.space-invaders.com

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Opened dates: October 29 - November 19, 2010
Reception: October 29, 2010, 19:00-