Invasion Maps: Hidden Maps by Invader You Never Knew Existed
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Street art has a unique way of transforming urban landscapes, and few artists have mastered this like Invader. While many are familiar with his mosaics scattered around the world, there are Invasion Maps that provide a fascinating glimpse into his work. However, have you noticed the hidden Invasion Maps from the 28 in the series? Let's explore these hidden gems!
The Invasion Maps
There are 28 Invasion Maps in total, and 8 of these people rarely mention. They include Invasion de Malaga, Carte d’Invasion de Clermont-Ferrand, Invasion Map of Rabat, Carte d’Invasion de Versailles, Invasion Map of Ljubljana, Invasion of Basel, Invasion Space Map, and Carte d’Invasion du Pare du Luberon et de Forcalquire.
They all look very similar to the official Invasion Maps, with Invasion de Malaga and Invasion of Basel looking similar to the more famous Invasion Maps and the other 6 looking similar to New Mosaics of Ravenna. With the guidelines in both French and English, and sometimes in other languages, it seems very legit that these are hidden variations of Invasion Maps by Invader that were secretly created. Most of them are labeled NA, or sometimes 00.
most recent Invasion Map
The Truth
The truth is, these Invasion Maps aren’t official.
Invasion Maps, the publication initiated by Invader, has gained significant popularity. As a result, these Invasion Maps have been replicated by others worldwide. Indeed, such actions pay tribute to the anonymous French artist. We have to pay credit to them for doing such a great job replicating the style and saving all the data on an Invasion Map, which is quite hard to do. In addition, these Invasion Maps have accurately stated on the cover that they are “unofficial”.
On the positive side, this widespread replication has helped enlarge Invader's project, Global Space Invasion, by raising awareness and interest in his unique artistic style and approach. Furthermore, it promotes the use of FlashInvaders, the official application that turns street art into treasure hunting. The Invasion Maps, which store detailed data of mosaics installed in a specific area, have helped to spread this visual language and bring it to the attention of a wider audience.
However, the replication of Invasion Maps also carries some potential drawbacks. There is a risk that people may mistakenly believe that these replicated works are the original Invader pieces, potentially leading to confusion and misunderstandings about the nature and origins of the artwork. Additionally, the uncontrolled proliferation of these replicated Invasion Maps, without the oversight or authorization of Invader, could dilute the impact and significance of the original project. This could, in turn, undermine the artistic and conceptual integrity that Invader has sought to maintain with his Invasion Maps and the broader FlashInvaders initiative.
The addition of hidden Invasion Maps created by fans is a complex issue that highlights both the benefits and challenges of the widespread dissemination and adoption of a distinctive artistic style or approach. While it has helped to raise awareness and interest in Invader's work, it also carries the risk of misunderstandings and potential dilution of the original artistic vision. What do you think?