I, in the end, make art for myself, Kapoor explained.
His practice, however, is much more than mirrors.
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His early works illustrate an interest in color.
In 1971, he moved to Israel, where he briefly studied electrical engineering.
After this stint proved unsuccessful, he decided to pursue art.
Red is a color I’ve felt very strongly about, he said.
He hated the popular nickname given to his most famous sculptureat first.
Over the years, however, the artist has come to embrace the epithet.
He owns a pigment.
In fact, Kapoor was so enthusiastic about Vantablack that he had a highly publicized hand in its development.
And, yes, unlike Vantablack, Semple’s pigments are legally available to everyoneexcept Kapoor.
He often collaborates with people from other fields.
Throughout his career, the artist has partnered with people in all kinds of practices.
After all, as Kapoor has noted: It’s the role of the artist to pursue content.
With so much under his belt, you may be wondering when the 66-year-old plans on slowing down.
Being an artist is a very long game, he said.
It is not a 10-year game.
I hope I’ll be around making art when I’m 80.
