Moderne

Ida Kohlmeyer

Born 1912 Died 1997 Works span 1966–1970

Ida Kohlmeyer: Ein Leben in der Abstraktion Frühes Leben und Ausbildung Geboren: 3. November 1912, New Orleans, Louisiana. Gestorben: 24. Januar 1997. Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer war die Tochter von polnischen Einwanderern. Sie erwarb einen Bachelor of Arts in Englisch an der Newcomb College (Tulane University). Ihr künstlerischer Funke entflammte während ihrer Honeymoonreise nach Mexiko im Jahr 1934, wo sie von der lebendigen k…

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1966

first work

1970

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Ida Kohlmeyer'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 Ida Kohlmeyer'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.