Happy birthday! Anish Kapoor turns 72 today

Anish Kapoor is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed artists of his generation.

Popular artist Anish Kapoor has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kapoor, a cultural icon

Born in Mumbai on March 12, 1954, Anish Kapoor's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Kapoor's not just a great artist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Anish hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Anish Kapoor as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Anish, you're the best!

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