Alex Katz
Alex Katz Born July 24, 1927, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York, USA Early Life and Education Alex Katz’s artistic journey began in a modest Brooklyn upbringing where his family relocated shortly after he was born. From an early age, he demonstrated a fervent passion for art—a fascination that would shape the trajectory of his entire career. He pursued formal training at the Cooper Union (1946-1949), immersing himself in Modern art…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Alex Katz'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 Alex Katz'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.