tania bruguera
Early Life and Formation: A Cuban Childhood in Diplomacy Tania Bruguera, born in Havana, Cuba, in 1968, carries within her artistic practice the echoes of a uniquely mobile upbringing. Her father, Miguel Brugueras, was a diplomat deeply involved with the Fidel Castro government—a figure who would profoundly shape not only her life but also the very core of her artistic inquiry. This early exposure to international settings, moving bet…
The Lifeline
Scroll through tania bruguera'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 tania bruguera'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.
