Every now and then I notice that the anonymous French mosaic tile artist known as Invader has affixed another one of his works on a Versailles wall. This recent one is on a building next to the parking area of the Gare Rive Droite, a train station in the city center. Though installing his quasi-permanent works on public and private property without permission may be punishable by law, there seems to be an attitude of tolerance, indeed de l'indulgence bon enfant toward this urban artist's mosaics. Originally inspired by the pixelation of the old Space Invaders arcade game, Invader has been at it for some 30 years and, according to an article posted by Christies, has works in 80 cities including Paris, New York, London, and Tokyo.
Vocabulary
bon enfant: good natured, easy-going
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