Ana Mendieta
Ana Mendieta: A Dialogue Between Body and Earth Ana Mendieta (1948-1985) stands as a singular figure in the landscape of contemporary art, her work forever intertwined with themes of displacement, femininity, and an unwavering reverence for the natural world. Born Havana, Cuba, she experienced firsthand the seismic shifts brought about by Fidel Castro’s revolution—a formative event that irrevocably shaped her artistic vision and prope…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Ana Mendieta'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 Ana Mendieta'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.