Rebecca Horn
A Life Shaped by Displacement and the Body Rebecca Horn, a pivotal figure in post-war German art, passed away on September 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of intensely personal and profoundly innovative work. Born March 24, 1944, in Michelstadt, Germany, her life was immediately shadowed by the aftermath of conflict and displacement. The experience of growing up in a fractured world, coupled with a childhood spent largely within the…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Rebecca Horn'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 Rebecca Horn'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.