Carolee Schneemann
Modern
Modern

Carolee Schneemann

Born 1939 Works span 1970–2009

A Life Forged in Experimentation: The Trailblazing Art of Carolee Schneemann Carolee Schneemann, born in 1939 in Fox Chase, Pennsylvania, and passing away in New Paltz, New York, in 2019, was more than just an artist; she was a revolutionary. Her life’s work dismantled conventions surrounding the body, sexuality, and representation within art history, establishing her as a pivotal figure in feminist art and performance practice. From…

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1970
first work
2009
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Carolee Schneemann'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Carolee Schneemann'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.