Neil Harbisson
British-born Catalan-raised artist and cyborg activist, known for his ability to perceive colors through sound waves using an antenna implanted in his skull. · born 1982
About
Neil Harbisson is a contemporary artist and cyborg activist known for being the first person to have an antenna implanted in his skull, allowing him to perceive colors beyond the human visual spectrum. He is a co-founder of the Cyborg Foundation, an organization that promotes the use of technology to extend human senses and abilities.
Observations
The style combines realistic close-up portrait photography with intensely saturated, high-contrast color and surreal optical patterns. Geometric bowl haircuts, fluorescent hair treatments, patterned clothing, and graphic backgrounds create a bold fashion-editorial look with occasional luminous color effects.
