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Kiki Smith
Early Life and Formation Kiki Smith, born in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1954, carries within her artistic lineage a powerful inheritance. As the daughter of renowned Minimalist sculptor Tony Smith and actress/opera singer Jane Lawrence, she was immersed in a world where creative expression wasn’t merely a pursuit but a way of life. This early exposure to her father's geometric precision instilled in her an understanding of formal craftsma…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Kiki Smith'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 Kiki Smith'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.
