Let's make this birthday one to remember.

84 years old (Born on February 13, 1941)

Happy birthday to the legendary Sigmar Polke! May your day be as delightfully experimental and whimsically unpredictable as one of your iconic paintings. From co-founding Capitalist Realism—because realism alone was clearly too mainstream—to capturing life's absurdities through photography, you've always kept us guessing (and smiling).

Winning the Rubens Prize in 2007 proved once again that you're not just painting outside the lines; you’re redefining them entirely. Here's hoping this year brings even more artistic adventures—and perhaps fewer paint stains on your favorite shirt. Cheers to another masterpiece-filled trip around the sun, maestro!