leila alaoui
Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Voice From the Streets and Beyond Jean-Michel Basquiat, a name synonymous with raw energy, social commentary, and an explosive collision of art forms, emerged from the vibrant, chaotic underbelly of 1970s New York City to become one of the most influential artists of his generation. Born in Brooklyn in 1960 to Haitian and Puerto Rican parents, Basquiat’s early life was marked by movement – a restless departure…
The Lifeline
Scroll through leila alaoui'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 leila alaoui'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.
