Frederik De Wilde

Frederik De Wilde is a Belgian conceptual artist exploring the inaudible, intangible, and invisible. He works on the interstice of art, science, and technology in physical and digital spaces, and critically questions the impact of technology in society. An excellent example is the conceptualization of the pioneering original Blackest-Black (a new nano-engineered color for a new industrial revolution exploring the nature of nothingness) made in collaboration with Rice University and NASA. The project received the 2010 Ars Electronica Next Idea Award and the Best European Collaboration Award. The project inspired many people worldwide, most notably Sir Anish Kapoor (Vantablack).