Anish Kapoor is a British-Indian sculptor known for his unique approach to conceptual art and installation, which has made him one of the most influential sculptors of his generation. Born on March 12, 1954, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, Kapoor has lived and worked in London since the early 1970s. His work is characterized by its exploration of voids, reflective surfaces, and the interplay between form and space, often on a monumental scale. Kapoor's journey into the world of art began with his move to London in the 1970s, where he attended the Hornsey College of Art from 1973 to 1977, followed by postgraduate studies at the Chelsea School of Art and Design. This period marked the beginning of his lifelong exploration of materiality and form. A return visit to India in 1979 profoundly influenced his artistic direction, sparking an interest in vibrant colors and architectural forms that would become hallmarks of his work. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Kapoor gained recognition for his biomorphic sculptures and installations, employing materials as diverse as stone, aluminum, and resin. His works from this period often challenge perceptions of gravity, depth, and space. In 1990, he represented Great Britain at the Venice Biennale with his installation "Void Field," a series of rough sandstone blocks, each penetrated by a mysterious black hole. This exploration of the void continued to be a central theme in Kapoor's work, leading to a series of pieces that manipulated architectural spaces in unexpected ways. Kapoor's interest in site-specific projects and architecture has led to several iconic public sculptures. Perhaps the most famous of these is "Cloud Gate" (2004), located in Chicago's Millennium Park. The 110-ton elliptical archway, made of highly polished stainless steel and affectionately nicknamed "The Bean," reflects and distorts the city's skyline. Another significant work, "Sky Mirror" (2006), a concave stainless-steel mirror installed in New York City's Rockefeller Center, demonstrates Kapoor's fascination with reflection and transformation. In addition to these well-known pieces, Kapoor's work includes "ArcelorMittal Orbit" (completed in 2011), a towering structure of red tubular steel created for the London 2012 Olympic Games. His installations have also addressed historical and architectural contexts, as seen in his controversial work "Dirty Corner" (2011) at the Palace of Versailles, and "Descension" (2014), a swirling vortex of water exhibited in various locations worldwide. Kapoor's exploration of materiality reached a new level with his acquisition of exclusive rights to use Vantablack, the world's blackest black pigment, in 2016. This decision sparked controversy and debate within the art world about the ethics of monopolizing artistic materials. Despite this, Kapoor has continued to push the boundaries of contemporary sculpture, using Vantablack in several highly anticipated works. Throughout his career, Kapoor has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Turner Prize in 1991. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2003 and was knighted in 2013 for his contributions to the visual arts. In 2011, he was awarded the Praemium Imperiale prize for sculpture by the Japan Art Association. Anish Kapoor's work invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with the physical world, challenging conventional notions of form, space, and perception. His sculptures and installations, ranging from the intimately scaled to the monumental, continue to captivate audiences around the globe, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in contemporary art.

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