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Where are Invader’s works in Hong Kong and beyond

Published 10:56 AM EDT, Thu May 14, 2015
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"Wipe Out," an exhibition created by anonymous French street artist Invader, is inspired by the efficient removal of his works by the Hong Kong government in 2014, including this "Pac-Man" installation.
"Wipe Out" —
"Wipe Out," an exhibition created by anonymous French street artist Invader, is inspired by the efficient removal of his works by the Hong Kong government in 2014, including this "Pac-Man" installation.
courtesy Invader
This work actually officially titled "Super Mao Zedong." Part of Invader's new "Rubikcubism" series --  works created using Rubik's Cubes. Each of the cubes is rotated a specific way for the right color to show.
Super 'Mao'rio —
This work actually officially titled "Super Mao Zedong." Part of Invader's new "Rubikcubism" series -- works created using Rubik's Cubes. Each of the cubes is rotated a specific way for the right color to show.
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Bruce Lee is another figure rendered in Rubik's Cubes.
"Rubikcubism" —
Bruce Lee is another figure rendered in Rubik's Cubes.
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Invader says each piece that is created is unique, and is drawn from inspiration from the surrounding city. Bruce Lee is one of the themes he uses in Hong Kong.
3-D Bruce Lee —
Invader says each piece that is created is unique, and is drawn from inspiration from the surrounding city. Bruce Lee is one of the themes he uses in Hong Kong.
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Invader has selected some of his favorite so-called alias artworks from around the world for this exhibition in Hong Kong. Alias artworks are unique replicas of the "Space Invaders" he creates on the streets.
One-and-only replicas —
Invader has selected some of his favorite so-called alias artworks from around the world for this exhibition in Hong Kong. Alias artworks are unique replicas of the "Space Invaders" he creates on the streets.
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This map shows the locations of all the artworks that Invader installed in Hong Kong from 2001 to 2014 -- the first four invasions he did in Hong Kong.
Invasion map —
This map shows the locations of all the artworks that Invader installed in Hong Kong from 2001 to 2014 -- the first four invasions he did in Hong Kong.
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Invader is pictured here with his Hong Kong Phooey in Happy Valley, Hong Kong. The cartoon dog was among the pieces removed in 2014.
Hong Kong Phooey —
Invader is pictured here with his Hong Kong Phooey in Happy Valley, Hong Kong. The cartoon dog was among the pieces removed in 2014.
courtesy Invader
Another piece created to echo the city's culture. Some 90 percent of his 55 creations in the city in 2014 were removed within a month.
Kung fu fighting —
Another piece created to echo the city's culture. Some 90 percent of his 55 creations in the city in 2014 were removed within a month.
courtesy Invader
Invader takes his name from the classic video game "Space Invaders." The invader is a recurring visual character in the artist's work, although he thinks "Pac-Man" is actually more fun as a game.
Invader in Wanchai —
Invader takes his name from the classic video game "Space Invaders." The invader is a recurring visual character in the artist's work, although he thinks "Pac-Man" is actually more fun as a game.
courtesy Invader
Invader sees his work as part of an "endless project" that will last beyond his own lifetime.
Pink Panther —
Invader sees his work as part of an "endless project" that will last beyond his own lifetime.
courtesy Invader
Invader says his aim is to surprise people everyday. He wants to leave a print not only on streets, but also in people's minds.
Hidden street art —
Invader says his aim is to surprise people everyday. He wants to leave a print not only on streets, but also in people's minds.
courtesy Invader
Invader's version of Mona Lisa... on a wall above the streets of Paris.
Guess the city —
Invader's version of Mona Lisa... on a wall above the streets of Paris.
courtesy Invader

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