Ai Weiwei (b. 1957, China): A prominent Chinese contemporary artist known for his thought-provoking installations, sculptures, and social and political commentary through art.
Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929, Japan): A celebrated Japanese artist known for her immersive and repetitive art installations, exploring themes of infinity, obliteration, and self-obliteration.
Damien Hirst (b. 1965, UK): A British artist known for his provocative and controversial works, including installations, sculptures, and pickled animals, exploring themes of life, death, and consumerism.
Jeff Koons (b. 1955, USA): An American artist renowned for his large-scale, glossy sculptures of everyday objects, blurring the lines between popular culture and fine art.
Takashi Murakami (b. 1962, Japan): A Japanese contemporary artist recognized for his "Superflat" style, blending traditional Japanese art with manga and anime influences.
Marina Abramović (b. 1946, Serbia): A performance artist known for pushing the boundaries of physical and emotional endurance in her intense and often provocative performances.
Olafur Eliasson (b. 1967, Denmark): A Danish-Icelandic artist known for his immersive and interactive installations, often incorporating natural elements and exploring themes of perception and environment.
Anish Kapoor (b. 1954, India): A British-Indian sculptor known for his monumental and awe-inspiring sculptures, exploring form, materiality, and the void.
Cindy Sherman (b. 1954, USA): An American photographer and conceptual artist renowned for her self-portraits, often assuming various roles and personas to challenge societal norms and gender roles.
Cai Guo-Qiang (b. 1957, China): A Chinese contemporary artist known for his explosive and large-scale gunpowder artworks, addressing cultural, social, and environmental themes.
Olafur Eliasson (b. 1967, Denmark): A Danish-Icelandic artist known for his immersive and interactive installations, often incorporating natural elements and exploring themes of perception and environment.
Julian Schnabel (b. 1951, USA): An American artist known for his eclectic and expressive paintings, often featuring bold colors and unconventional materials.
Kehinde Wiley (b. 1977, USA): An African-American artist acclaimed for his vibrant and large-scale portraits, reimagining historical art with contemporary African-American subjects.
Jenny Saville (b. 1970, UK): A British artist known for her monumental and visceral paintings, focusing on the human body and challenging conventional notions of beauty.
Shirin Neshat (b. 1957, Iran): An Iranian artist and filmmaker renowned for her powerful and poetic photographs and films, exploring issues of gender, identity, and politics in the Islamic world.
Richard Serra (b. 1939, USA): An American sculptor known for his massive and abstract steel sculptures that create immersive and experiential environments.
William Kentridge (b. 1955, South Africa): A South African artist known for his multimedia works, including animated films, drawings, and prints, often addressing themes of colonialism and social injustice.
Kara Walker (b. 1969, USA): An African-American artist recognized for her provocative and intricate cut-paper silhouettes, delving into themes of race, gender, and history.
Do Ho Suh (b. 1962, South Korea): A Korean artist known for his delicate and intricate installations and sculptures that explore the concept of home and identity.
Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945, Germany): A German artist known for his monumental and evocative paintings and sculptures, often referencing history, mythology, and the collective memory of his country.
This list represents a snapshot of famous living artists, but the art world is continually evolving with new talents emerging over time.
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