Mark Farid

Mark Farid is an Artist, Researcher, and Lecturer in Fine Art at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. He explores the intersection of virtual and physical identities, focusing on surveillance, data privacy, and critiques of social/legal/political models through technology-driven art projects.

• Graduated with First Class (Hons) in Fine Art from Kingston University (2014)

His research examines how digital footprints, algorithmic control, and surveillance technologies erode individual autonomy, drawing parallels to dystopian narratives like Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and Dave Eggers’ The Circle. Projects like Data Shadow (2015) and Invisible Voice (2020–present) highlight the commodification of personal data and the illusion of digital privacy.

Scientific awards include:

• Sundance Institute's 'New Frontier' Fellowship (2016)

Farid’s work has been funded by the European Commission (Horizon 2020, ST+ARTS), Creative Europe, and Arts Council England. He has exhibited globally at institutions like Ars Electronica, Pompidou Centre, and Sundance Institute, while engaging in media discussions on art and technology with outlets such as BBC, The Guardian, and The Telegraph.