Mary Corse
Modern
Modern

Mary Corse

Born 1945 Works span 1971–1971

Mary Corse: Pioneering Light and Perception Mary Corse (born 1945) stands as a singular figure in American art history, particularly within the influential Light and Space movement of the 1960s. Her artistic trajectory defies easy categorization, blending elements of Abstract Expressionism’s emotive intensity with Minimalism's austere geometric precision—a duality that characterizes her distinctive visual language. Born in Berkeley, C…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Mary Corse'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

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