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robert gober
robert gober is an american sculptor. his work is often related to domestic and familiar objects such as sinks, doors, and legs. gober was born in wallingford, connecticut and studied literature and then fine art at middlebury college, vermont and the tyler school of art in rome. gober settled in new york in 1976 and initially earned his living as a carpenter, crafting stretchers for artists and renovating lofts. he also worked as an a…
The Lifeline
Scroll through robert gober'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 robert gober'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.
