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Paul McCarthy
Early Life and Artistic Foundations Paul McCarthy, born in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1945, emerged as a significant force in contemporary art through a relentless exploration of the American psyche and its often-uncomfortable truths. His formative years were marked by a diverse artistic education, beginning at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, before continuing his studies at the University of Utah until 1969. This pursuit led him…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Paul McCarthy'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 Paul McCarthy'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.
