Alex Katz
Early Life and Education Born: July 24, 1927, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York, USA Family moved to St. Albans, Queens at a young age. Developed an interest in art early on. Studied at the Cooper Union (1946-1949), learning Modern art theories and techniques under Morris Kantor. Attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine, honing painting skills and emphasizing painting from life. This experience prov…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Alex Katz'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 Alex Katz'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.
