Anish Kapoor
3 books
About the Author
Anish Kapoor is a renowned British-Indian sculptor and installation artist whose innovative works have redefined contemporary art through their exploration of form, color, and perception. Born in Mumbai in 1954 and educated at Chelsea School of Art and Design, Kapoor rose to prominence in the 1980s with his pigment-covered stone sculptures that blurred the lines between sculpture and painting. His oeuvre spans monumental public installations, such as the reflective Cloud Gate in Chicago, to intimate gallery pieces that challenge spatial illusions and the viewer's sense of reality. Kapoor's art often delves into themes of absence, infinity, and the sublime, earning him prestigious accolades including the Turner Prize in 1991. Through books like 'Anish Kapoor: Painting,' 'Anish Kapoor: Unseen,' and 'Anish Kapoor: Untrue Unreal,' he invites readers into the conceptual depths of his creative process, bridging the tactile and the ephemeral in a career marked by bold experimentation and philosophical inquiry.
Common genres
Writing style
Conceptual
Evocative
Minimalist
Books by Anish Kapoor
