The 2010 TIME 100 Poll

Cast your votes for the leaders, artists, innovators and icons who you think are the most influential people in the world. Though official voting for inclusion on the TIME 100 list has now closed, with Mir-Hossein Mousavi having won the honor, users can continue to vote for their favorites until the list is revealed on Thursday, April 29th

2010 Candidates

Zaha Hadid

By TIME StaffThursday, Apr. 01, 2010
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Age: 59
Occupation: Architect
Previous TIME 100 Appearances: 0

The Iraqi-born architect would be noteworthy enough simply for her prominence as a woman in a very male-dominated field. But her striking and uncompromising buildings, and her affection for dramatic slopes and angles, have made Hadid a favorite among art galleries, foundations and clothing designers looking to make a statement.

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