walter joseph de maria
Walter Joseph De Maria: Architect of Space and Meaning Walter Joseph De Maria (October 1, 1935 – July 25, 2013) was an American artist, sculptor, illustrator, and composer whose career spanned six decades and profoundly impacted the landscape of contemporary art. Born in Albany, California, he moved to New York City in 1960, a pivotal moment that propelled him into the heart of the burgeoning Minimalist and Land Art movements. De Mari…
The Lifeline
Scroll through walter joseph de maria'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 walter joseph de maria'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.
