Invasion of Basque: The First 8 Mosaics in French Biarritz

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Invader's Invasion of Basque. In this blog, we cover the First 8 Mosaics Thumbnail Final.pngasque The First 8 Mosaics of the invasion. From BAB_01 to BAB_08

On the 12th of November, Invader posted an Instagram story, showing a new mosaic along the coast of a beach. It raised much attention due to the unknown location of the invasion. To this day, the official invasion map has still not yet been updated. However, we have been able to find out where Invader has been after the Invasion of Seoul, and that place is French Basque: Biarritz, Anglet, Bayonne (BAB). Among the 52 mosaics installed (15 November), this blog will cover the first 8 installed in Biarritz.

 

The Collection


BAB_01

Located above the headquarters of Biarritztarrak, an association based in Biarritz promoting and developing the sport of Basque pelota, BAB_01 depicts a red Space Invader holding the map of Ikurriña, the official flag of the Basque Country Autonomous Community.

 

BAB_02

BAB_02 is placed under the Cinéma Le Royal. It features a red Invader wearing a crown and a silver tile as an embellishment, possibly referencing the cinema's name.

A wide shot of Invader's BAB_02 mosaic, with the Cinéma Le Royal in view as well.
BAB_02, Invader's second mosaic in Biarritz, Basque, is placed under the Cinéma Le Royal. It features a red Invader wearing a crown and a silver tile as an embellishment, possibly referencing the cinema's name.
 

BAB_03

BAB_03 is another red invader located at one end of the Passage Monplaisir, specifically on top of one of the signs.

BAB_03, Invader's third mosaic in Biarritz, Basque, is another red invader located at one end of the Passage Monplaisir, specifically on top of one of the signs.
A wide shot of BAB_03
 

BAB_04

BAB_04 depicts two Space Invaders, one red and one green. They are both wearing sunglasses, probably referencing the color scheme of the ikurriña flag and the sunny weather in Bayonne.

BAB_04, Invader's fourth mosaic in Biarritz, Basque, depicts two Space Invaders, one red and one green. They are both wearing sunglasses, possibly referencing the color scheme of the ikurriña flag and the sunny weather in Bayonne.
BAB_04, Invader's foruth mosaic in Biarritz, Basque.
 

BAB_05

BAB_05 is the first of a series of mosaics referencing surfing. This one depicts a red Invader and a checkered surfing board with a sun in the background.

BAB_05, Invader's fifth mosaic in Biarritz, Basque, is the first of a series of mosaics referencing surfing. This one depicts a red Invader and a checkered surfing board with a sun in the background.
A wide shot of BAB_05
 

BAB_06

Located behind the Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, precisely under the ledge of the walkway, BAB_06 portrays a blue seahorse staring toward the shore. This mosaic can be found by walking down the stairs to the Playa De Biarritz.

, Invader's sixth mosaic in Biarritz, Basque, is located behind the Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, precisely under the ledge of the walkway,
A closeup shot of BAB_06
 

BAB_07

BAB_07 is placed close to the previous mosaic and is also under the ledge of a walkway near the Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, depicting a blue Space Invader next to a beach ball and an umbrella.

BAB_07, Invader's seventh mosaic in Biarritz, Basque, is placed under the ledge of a walkway near the Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, depicting a blue Space Invader next to a beach ball and an umbrella.
A closeup shot of BAB_07

BAB_08

Referencing from the past mosaic PA_1522, BAB_08 is a colored version of that mosaic. This mosaic shows that Invader is doubling down on his support of Captain Paul Watson. This mosaic is located on the side of a building next to the Plage Miramar.

A wideshot of BAB_08
BAB_08, Invader's eigth mosaic in Biarritz, Basque, References from the past mosaic PA_1522, and is a colored version of that mosaic. This mosaic shows that Invader is supporting Captain Paul Watson. It is located next to the Plage Miramar.
 
 

Who is excited for the remaining mosaics?

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