Duane Hanson
The Anatomical Surrealist: The Life and Vision of Duane Hanson Duane Hanson stands as a singular figure in the pantheon of contemporary sculpture, achieving international renown for a groundbreaking approach to realism that he famously termed hyperrealism. Born in Alexandria, Minnesota, in 1925, Hanson’s artistic journey began with the humble, tactile explorations of wood carving at just thirteen years old. This early fascination with…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Duane Hanson'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 Duane Hanson'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.
