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A Stark Vision: The Life and Art of John Keane Born in 1954, Sir John Keane emerged as a distinctive voice in contemporary British art, though his path to prominence was far from conventional. Unlike many artists who followed a traditional academic route, Keane’s early life was shaped by a career in the Royal Marines, serving for over two decades and rising to the rank of Captain. This formative experience profoundly impacted his arti…
The Lifeline
Scroll through john keane'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 john keane'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.
