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Wangechi Mutu
Early Life and Education Wangechi Mutu (; born 1972) is a Kenyan American visual artist, known primarily for her collage paintings, sculpture & film work exploring female identity, cultural trauma, race, colonialism, and environmental destruction. A leading voice in feminist art, Mutu’s artistic journey began amidst the vibrant tapestry of Nairobi’s multicultural landscape. Born to Kikuyu parents, she received a formative education at…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Wangechi Mutu'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 Wangechi Mutu'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.
