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Norman Hirst: Sculptor of Decay and the Echoes of Mortality Norman Hirst, a name often whispered in circles devoted to conceptual art and the unsettling beauty of decay, remains one of the 20th century’s most provocative figures. Born in Leeds in 1862, his life was marked by a restless spirit and an increasingly morbid fascination with mortality – a preoccupation that would ultimately define his singular artistic vision. Hirst wasn't…
The Lifeline
Scroll through norman hirst'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 norman hirst'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.
