Invasion Di Roma
Invasion Di Roma
Signed Print
Invader
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45 x 65cm, Edition of 50, Lithograph
Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 50
Year: 2010
Size: H 45cm x W 65cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: October 2021
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Meaning & Analysis
Invasion Di Roma, previously named Roma Map, is an offset lithograph in colours produced by the iconic French street artist Invader in 2010. Coming in an edition size of 50 the print shows a map of Rome. The map is more detailed than other maps produced by Invader, such as Invasion De Paris and includes the street names and landmarks of Italy’s capital city.
This print is part of Invader’s Maps collection. The collection showcases the maps produced by Invader to accompany his ground-breaking installation project, the ‘Space Invaders Project’. The Space Invaders project was started by Invader in 1998. The project consists of the artist travelling to cities all over the world and carrying out ‘invasions’ which involves Invader installing aliens made out of ceramic tiles onto the walls of the cities he ‘invades’. Invader uses cement or innovative glues and weather-resistant tiles to ensure that the mosaics are long-lasting and can endure adverse weather conditions.
As is seen in Invasion Di Roma, Invader creates maps to detail where these mosaics can be found which adds to the game-like nature of the installation. Discussing the ambitious project, Invader explains ‘this project, I hope, will leave a print not only on the streets but also on the minds.’
Anonymous street artist Invader adopted his pseudonym from the 1978 arcade game, Space Invaders, and has continually paid homage to retro, 8-bit video games throughout his career. His work has evolved from the original Space Invader motif since the early 2000s, with other icons such as Pac-Man, Pink Panther and even the Rubik’s Cube becoming staples in his imagery. Invading urban landscapes with his distinctive pixelated mosaic creations, Invader transcends the boundaries of traditional street art by combining playful nostalgia with an urban twist. His unique fusion of retro aesthetics and contemporary commentary has solidified his place in the global art scene.
