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Matthew Barney
A Sculptor of Myth and the Body: The World of Matthew Barney Matthew Barney emerged in the art world as a force unlike any seen before, an artist who doesn’t simply create works but constructs entire universes steeped in symbolism, mythology, and a profound fascination with the human body. Born in San Francisco in 1967, his early life was marked by geographical shifts – from California to Idaho – and ultimately, the pull towards the a…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Matthew Barney'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Matthew Barney'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.
