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Anish Kapoor Most Popular Paintings

The 8 artworks by Anish Kapoor our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 8 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Anish Kapoor · born 1954

Tall Tree & The Eye

2009 · Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Bilbao

Experience Anish Kapoor's 'Tall Tree & The Eye,' a mesmerizing sculpture of reflective spheres creating illusions and inviting contemplation at the Guggenheim Bilbao.

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Six Secret Places

1983 · Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City

Explore Anish Kapoor's 'Six Secret Places,' a striking ceramic sculpture featuring vibrant reds and yellows against a minimalist grey backdrop—a testament to form, color & contemplation.

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Mother as Mountain

1985 · Walker Art Center, Minneapolis

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As if to Celebrate, I Discovered a Mountain Blooming with Red Flowers

1981

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 8 artworks by Anish Kapoor
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Untitled

original 50 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 8 artworks by Anish Kapoor
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Experience 'Ishi’s Light' by Anish Kapoor – a monumental sculptural installation exploring reflection, duality & space. Smooth curves, contrasting materials & diffused light create an immersive journey.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 8 artworks by Anish Kapoor
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Widow

MAXXI National Museum of XXI Century Arts, Rome · original 4610 x 4610 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 8 artworks by Anish Kapoor
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Untitled

1990 · original 77 x 55 cm

Explore Anish Kapoor’s "Untitled" (1990): A striking yellow & black abstract painting with rough texture & unsettling emptiness. Expressionist, impasto oil on canvas.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 8 artworks by Anish Kapoor
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The artist

Anish Kapoor

born 1954

Quick facts

Copyright statusUnder copyright
Typical colorsneutrals
Art periodContemporary
NationalityIndia
Top-ranked workTall Tree & The Eye
Top 3 worksTall Tree & The Eye, Six Secret Places, Mother as Mountain

Biography

Early Life and Background

Born: Mumbai, India (1954)
Origin: Born to a Jewish mother and a Hindu father; his maternal grandfather was a cantor in a Pune synagogue.
Education: Attended The Doon School, an all-boys boarding school in Dehradun, India. Later studied at Hornsey College of Art and Chelsea School of Art and Design in London.
Early Influences: Briefly studied electrical engineering in Israel before deciding to pursue art; found a role model in artist Paul Neagu.

Artistic Development and Key Themes

Early Works (1980s): Known for geometric or biomorphic sculptures using simple materials like granite, limestone, marble, pigment, and plaster. Often monochromatic and brightly colored.
Exploration of Matter and Non-Matter: Explored themes of void, space, and perception in his work. Sculptures often create a sense of receding into the distance or distorting surrounding space.
Use of Reflective Surfaces (1990s onwards): Began working with polished stainless steel to create mirror-like surfaces that reflect and distort the viewer and surroundings.
Recurring Themes: Kapoor's work frequently explores dualities such as earth-sky, matter-spirit, visible-invisible, and conscious-unconscious. He often investigates concepts of containment, infinity, and the relationship between the individual and the surrounding environment.

Major Works and Public Installations

Cloud Gate ("The Bean"): A large-scale stainless steel sculpture in Chicago's Millennium Park (2006). One of his most recognizable works.
Sky Mirror: Exhibited at Rockefeller Center, New York City (2006) and Kensington Gardens, London (2010). A highly reflective, concave form that mirrors the sky and surroundings.
Temenos: Located in Middlesbrough, England. A large-scale work exploring themes of space and perception.
Leviathan: An enormous PVC structure exhibited at the Grand Palais in Paris (2011).
ArcelorMittal Orbit: A permanent sculpture commissioned for London's Olympic Park (2012).

Awards, Recognition, and Historical Significance

Turner Prize: Awarded in 1991.
Praemium Imperiale: Received in 2011.
Genesis Prize: Awarded in 2017 for his contributions to art and advocacy for refugees.
Knighthood: Knighted in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to visual arts.
Padma Bhushan: Received from the Indian government (2012), India's third-highest civilian award.
Historical Significance: Kapoor is considered one of the most influential contemporary sculptors, known for his innovative use of materials and exploration of profound philosophical themes. His large-scale public works have transformed urban landscapes and engaged audiences worldwide. He has significantly contributed to the understanding of space, perception, and the human condition through his art.

Questions & Answers

Where are Anish Kapoor's artworks grouped by technique?

To find all works by Anish Kapoor in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

What other names is Anish Kapoor known by?

Anish Kapoor appears under the alternate names Sir Anish Kapoor, Sir Anish Mikhail Kapoor, Anish Mikhail Kapoor, أنيش كابور, Аниш Капур.

Can I browse Anish Kapoor's works by color palette?

Anish Kapoor's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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