Richard Serra
Richard Serra: Sculptor of Space and Silence Richard Serra (1938 – 2024) stands as one of the most influential sculptors of the latter half of the twentieth century, forging a distinctive path within Minimalism and Process Art. Born in San Francisco to Tony Serra, an attorney, his upbringing was marked by exposure to both artistic endeavors and the industrial landscape surrounding his father’s workplace – the Marine Shipyards – where…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Richard Serra'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 Richard Serra'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.