Moderne

Jochen Gerz

Born 1940 Works span 1974–1974

Jochen Christian Gerz: Architekt der öffentlichen Erinnerung Jochen Christian Gerz, geboren 1940 in Berlin, ist ein Künstler, dessen Werk eine tiefgreifende Auseinandersetzung mit der Beziehung zwischen Kunst und Leben, Geschichte und Erinnerung – ein ständiges Gespräch innerhalb des öffentlichen Raums – darstellt. Seine künstlerische Reise begann zunächst mit Literatur und Sprachen, die er an der Universität Köln und Basel studierte.…

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1974

first work

1974

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Jochen Gerz'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 Jochen Gerz'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.