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French Street Artist 'Invader' Celebrates Olympics In Paris

A cyclist rides in front of an Olympic-themed new mosaic by the mysterious French street artist known only by the name Invader, Wednesday Aug. 7, 2024, on the banks of the Seine River, during the 2004

The enigmatic French street artist known as 'Invader' has once again left his mark on the streets of Paris, this time in celebration of the Olympics. Since the 1990s, Invader has been clandestinely affixing his distinctive mosaics to walls across Paris, becoming one of France's most renowned contemporary street artists. His works, characterized by quirky Space Invader figures, can be found throughout the City of Light, delighting fans who enjoy the thrill of hunting them down.

The latest addition to Invader's collection is an Olympic-themed mosaic, featuring one of his iconic running Space Invader figures. The artwork, created using colorful tiles reminiscent of the Paris Games' branding, was installed on a wall along the River Seine between Tuesday and Wednesday.

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