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Grace Hartigan
A Restless Spirit: The Life and Art of Grace Hartigan Grace Hartigan, born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1922, was a pivotal figure in the evolution of American art during the mid-20th century. Her journey as an artist wasn’t one of predictable progression but rather a bold exploration marked by constant reinvention and a refusal to be confined by prevailing artistic doctrines. From her early life, filled with both encouragement and reser…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Grace Hartigan'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 Grace Hartigan'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.
