Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on March 08, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Anselm Kiefer! May your celebration involve plenty of cake—though kindly keep the straw, ash, clay and shellac to canvas only this year. You've inspired us all by proving that one person's junk drawer is another's masterpiece.

From exploring deep historical memories in "To the Unknown Painter" back in 1983 to turning heavy history into thought-provoking art, you've reshaped how we see both past and present. Your daring material choices continue to amaze (we’re still waiting for sculptures created from birthday candles). Here's cheering you on through yet another extraordinary lap around life's canvas—just avoid decorating with any Reich architecture-themed streamers!