martin reed
Early Life and Artistic Foundations Born in Stavanger, Norway, in 1972, Martin Reed’s trajectory wasn't a conventional ascent through the established art world. His formative years were steeped in the radical DIY culture of London during the early 1990s—a period defined by artistic anarchy and a fervent desire to dismantle traditional systems. Studying Fine Art at Hornsey College of Art, he became immersed in a scene fueled by the ene…
The Lifeline
Scroll through martin reed'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 martin reed'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.