The Artist Who Owns A Color

Sculptor Anish Kapoor once purchased the exclusive rights to use Vantablack, the world's darkest substance. This controversial move effectively banned every other artist on Earth from using the material in their own work.

Kapoor collaborated with scientists to secure the artistic use of this light-absorbing pigment, which traps 99.96 percent of visible light. The decision sparked a massive backlash within the global art community, leading to ongoing creative protests. Beyond this dispute, he is world-renowned for massive, mirrored installations that distort how viewers perceive their surroundings. His work continues to push the boundaries of what physical spaces can look like.