About

FRONT404 is a Utrecht-based duo consisting of Thomas voor ‘t Hekke and Bas van Oerle. Through interactive and light installations they try to catch people off guard, to create unexpected moments that can open up new ways of looking at the world, even for just a moment.

FRONT404 brings the same spirit of wonder and participation to places such as museums, children’s hospitals, and care homes; spaces where a moment of surprise or delight can carry particular weight.

Their work draws inspiration from nature and urban decay, exploring the tension between the organic and the constructed, and questioning the systems of control, such as surveillance, that shape life in the city. Intuitive interaction is usually central to their work; accessible and immediate, their installations engage any people who get near.

Thomas and Bas met at the Utrecht School of the Arts, where they studied Digital Media Design, graduating in 2010 with their project Panopticons. They have been working together as FRONT404 ever since.

Their work has been exhibited internationally, including in Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Stockholm, New York, Austin, Montreal, Kuwait City and Beijing.