hans haacke
Frank Stella: A Pioneer of Minimalism and Geometric Abstraction Frank Stella, born in Malden, Massachusetts on May 12, 1936, stands as a monumental figure in the history of American art. His career, spanning nearly six decades, profoundly shaped the trajectory of abstract painting and sculpture, particularly through his pioneering work in minimalism and post-painterly abstraction. From humble beginnings – assisting his father, a gynec…
The Lifeline
Scroll through hans haacke'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 hans haacke'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.