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Rashid Johnson
Rashid Johnson: Bridging Science and Black History Through Conceptual Art Rashid Johnson (born 1977) stands as a distinctive voice within the contemporary art landscape, recognized for his pioneering approach to conceptual post-black art. His artistic journey began gaining significant critical acclaim in 2001 at the age of 24 when his work was prominently featured in Freestyle (2001), curated by Thelma Golden at the Studio Museum in H…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Rashid Johnson'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 Rashid Johnson'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.
