The Greatest Iconoclasts

Led India to independence through non-violent civil disobedience. Proved that moral force is stronger than physical force.

The 'Iron Lady' who reshaped British politics and the economy. Loved or loathed, she was undeniably consequential.

Spent 27 years in prison and emerged to lead his country out of apartheid without vengeance. A symbol of forgiveness and resilience.

Broke away from classical idealism to create realistic, emotional figures. 'The Thinker' remains the universal symbol of contemplation.

Pioneered modernism in sculpture with his abstract, simplified forms. He sought the essence of things, not their outer appearance.

Explored themes of domesticity, family, and sexuality through her giant spiders and psychological cells. She proved it's never too late to become a legend.

Co-founded Cubism and reinvented his style repeatedly over a 75-year career. The most dominant artist of the 20th century.

Liberated the canvas from the easel with his drip technique. He made the act of painting as important as the painting itself.

Turned her physical pain and personal tragedy into uncompromisingly honest art. An icon of feminism, Mexican culture, and resilience.

Wrapped the Reichstag and surrounded islands in pink fabric. They created massive, temporary interventions that forced us to see the world differently.

Uses art as political activism to challenge authority and censorship. He proves that art can be a dangerous weapon against tyranny.

The princess of polka dots who turned her hallucinations into immersive infinity rooms. She became the world's top-selling female artist in her 80s.

Bridged the Classical and Romantic eras while going deaf. He composed the soundtrack of human triumph against all odds.

Reinvented jazz multiple times, from cool jazz to fusion. The embodiment of cool who never looked back.

Brought literary poetry to rock and roll. The voice of a generation who refused to be defined by it.