Anish Kapoor to announce shock retirement?

Sad news for Kapoor fans. Speculation had been rife that creator of “Cloud Gate” will announce his retirement from all public activities, at age 72, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 04/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an artist isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an artist just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouAnish

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouAnish was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouAnish.”
— @DesireePlum, 3 May 2026

“Kapoor wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 3 May 2026

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