Anish Kapoor
1954
5
Quotes
Biography
Anish Kapoor is a renowned British-Indian sculptor known for his large-scale artworks that explore the concepts of space, color, and form. Born in Mumbai, India in 1954, Kapoor moved to London in the early 1970s to study art. His work often evokes a sense of wonder and mystery, using materials like stainless steel, wax, and pigment to create visually striking pieces that invite introspection and contemplation. Kapoor has received numerous awards for his contributions to contemporary art and his sculptures can be found in public spaces and museums around the world.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Art is a route to empathy. It should reveal us to ourselves.
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The object is to make something that's not there.
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My mirror is dead, mute, in his death he sees true. He sees me.
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The challenge lies in the act of looking and the effort it takes to see.
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All objects, beings, are masks. Death is their true face.