INVADER: In Conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist

HENI Publishing is delighted to present INVADER: In Conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist, a book that offers unique insight into the enigmatic French street artist, renowned for his iconic ceramic tile mosaics inspired by the pixelated 8-bit video game art of the 1970s and 80s.

INVADER features an expansive, in-depth interview conducted by Hans Ulrich Obrist, which guides readers through the artists recent Paris exhibition, Invader Space Station (17 February 5 May 2024), in the first section and through his studio in the second, offering an unparalleled glimpse into Invaders technical and creative processes, and the global impact of his work. The first section of the book traces the route of the exhibition held at the former offices of the newspaper Libération with sub-chapters corresponding to the levels of the show, reflecting on the conceptual and spatial dimensions of Invaders work and his position as a hacker of public spaces. The second section takes place in the artists studio where the conversation continues on a more personal note, offering an intimate look into Invaders creative world. 

Richly illustrated, the book maps Invaders numerous artistic encounters, from the graphic novels of Enki Bilal to legendary street artists like Leonard Hilton McGurr (aka Futura 2000) and Tsang Tsou-choi (the King of Kowloon), as well as his relationships with contemporaries including the provocative British artist Damien Hirst, American artist and activist Shepard Fairey and New York graffiti artist Revs.