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Andy Warhol
A Life Immersed in the American ImageAndy Warhol, born Andrew Warhola Jr. in 1928 amidst the industrial heartland of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was a figure destined to redefine the boundaries of art and celebrity. His early life was marked by both hardship and burgeoning creativity. A childhood illness, Sydenham's chorea – often called St. Vitus’ Dance – confined him indoors for extended periods, fostering an intense inner world where…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Andy Warhol's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Andy Warhol's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
