Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on October 25, 1938)

Happy Birthday, Vija Celmins! May your day be as meticulously detailed and beautifully monochromatic as one of your iconic paintings. Your incredible talent for capturing the infinite beauty in everyday objects—from starry skies to ocean waves—continues to amaze us all.

Here's hoping this year brings you even more success than ever before (though topping those stunning pop sculptures might be tough!). Keep inspiring us with your extraordinary vision; after all, who else could make shades of gray look so vibrant? Cheers to another timeless masterpiece-filled trip around the sun—we can't wait to see what you'll create next!