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Anselm Kiefer
Anselm Kiefer: Confronting History Through Texture and Symbol Anselm Kiefer (born 8 March 1945 in Donaueschingen, Germany) stands as one of the most distinctive voices within Neo-Expressionism, an artistic movement that erupted in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a reaction against Minimalism and Conceptual Art. His oeuvre transcends mere representation; it’s an immersive exploration of German history—particularly its trauma—expresse…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Anselm Kiefer'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 Anselm Kiefer'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.
