Happy birthday! Olafur Eliasson turns 59 today

Olafur Eliasson is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed artists of his generation.

Popular artist Olafur Eliasson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Eliasson, a cultural icon

Born in Copenhagen on February 5, 1967, Olafur Eliasson's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Danish history. Eliasson'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 Olafur hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Olafur Eliasson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Olafur, you're the best!

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